Interesting - I didn't consider the connotations of the statement lining up more with argumentation for argument's sake and critical discussion. I think that's

Interesting - I didn't consider the connotations of the statement lining up more with argumentation for argument's sake and critical discussion. I think that's yet another case of the implications of the words used is dependent on the listener's mindset. I can see how using more neutral terminology like "what do you think?" is better - thanks for sharing your experience with that!