Out of fear of offending someone, what might the consequences be if we held back during an interview?

The final misconception we will dispel is the one that says you can’t ask the tough questions you really want answers to without damaging the chemistry you have built with the practice.

Many candidates have a gut instinct to ask a particular question during the interview process, but they hold back out of fear of offending someone or putting them on the defensive  The chemistry between you and the chairman or senior partner is critical, and if you hurt this relationship it will be difficult for you to be successful.