Timing and tone
Start with curiosity, not a proposal.
The most useful first conversations tend to feel low-stakes. Framing the topic as something you are curious about — rather than something you have already decided on — gives both people room to respond honestly without feeling like they are agreeing to something specific.
- Choose a relaxed, private moment rather than a stressed or rushed one.
- Focus on your curiosity rather than a specific product.
- Be ready to listen as much as you share.




