In my experience, they completely ignore what I’m doing (“yeah…whatevs”), then pitch a fit, when they see the result. I get a lot of whining about how come I don’t have clairvoyance, and didn’t interpret their ignoring me, as a “no.”
Annoying AF, but I still do it, as I can point to my statement of intent, and tell them that they had their chance. Often, I don’t just ask for a “no.” I also ask for specific input and feedback (which I also don’t get). That gives me more ammo, when they get butthurt.
The trick is to not do something that will really upset them. That takes experience and empathy.
In my experience, they completely ignore what I’m doing (“yeah…whatevs”), then pitch a fit, when they see the result. I get a lot of whining about how come I don’t have clairvoyance, and didn’t interpret their ignoring me, as a “no.”
Annoying AF, but I still do it, as I can point to my statement of intent, and tell them that they had their chance. Often, I don’t just ask for a “no.” I also ask for specific input and feedback (which I also don’t get). That gives me more ammo, when they get butthurt.
The trick is to not do something that will really upset them. That takes experience and empathy.