Assuming positive intent is generally good, but it is not very specific. So it can be wise to follow it with a step of clarifying intent. If I assume you inten

Assuming positive intent is generally good, but it is not very specific. So it can be wise to follow it with a step of clarifying intent. If I assume you intend to make me a delicious soup, that is still quite dangerous to me if your intent is to make me a delicious shrimp gumbo -- You do not generally intend me harm, but to achieve that intent we need to communicate about my specific allergy to shrimp.