And I’d add - trust them to handle the consequences of your communication as well. If it turns out they’re cool about it, what wonderful feedback for you about

And I’d add - trust them to handle the consequences of your communication as well. If it turns out they’re cool about it, what wonderful feedback for you about their reliability and understanding of you. If it turns out they react badly, at least it’s feedback to ask yourself whether they’re worth that kind of trouble in the future. If they’re passive aggressive about it - well, shame on them, and be very careful.