Principlev1PR-301
When receiving ambiguous messages, respond with clarifying…
When receiving ambiguous messages, respond with clarifying questions about missing context rather than constructing interpretations from your own context.
Why This Is a Principle
Grounds in Meaning as Receiver Construction (meaning construction is receiver-dependent), Egocentric Anchoring in Perspective-Taking (egocentric anchoring), and Cognitive and Affective Empathy Are Distinct (cognitive empathy is distinct from affective empathy). The principle prescribes inquiry over interpretation. Highly actionable for communication repair.