You're assuming this is unrelated to performance. Managers like people who do good work and get shit done without a lot of handholding. It really helps if you'r

You're assuming this is unrelated to performance. Managers like people who do good work and get shit done without a lot of handholding. It really helps if you're respectful and not irritating. What you describe is totally rational and fair as long as the manager is regularly updating their opinions.