The inquisition was initiated by someone who didn’t read the room.
Questions were answered without hackles rising. A bout of soul searching was activated, however.
There is no reason why anyone should make assumptions about anything. Is there anything wrong with asking questions?
Much depends on the context in which the enquiry is being made. Treading a thin line bordering on provocation is a tricky act.
Is it possible that the subtext of the scenario was to ask about the size or well being of a person’s ego?
