I apologize for not bringing this up earlier, before it became such a big deal for me. Also, I realize that arranging for us to work together at the beginning of the project may have sent a confusing signal, though all I intended was to improve our professional relationship. What was your reaction? She might also ask, “Are there other things I’ve done that were ambiguous or that suggested I might be interested in something else?” Sydney would learn important information about her own impact, and also set the stage for discussion of Miguel’s contribution.
