It's better than assuming they're incompetent. They can ask for further clarification on points of confusion.
If incompetent, they don't know to ask for clarification. What you just told them may mean something else entirely to them.
At that point it's in God's hands.
I disagree. Assume everyone is incompetent especially for things that are important to you. The struggle is determining what is important and what can be left in the hands of incompetents.
I assumed the person of questionable competence's actions would not be affecting things important to me.
We live in a complex society. Competence or the lack of must be considered in all interactions with others. Think of your car and how many people were involved in its manufacture.
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