When you spoke, someone listened. When you made an important point, that
person nodded. This person may have also asked the right questions and come
up with the right responses when you asked questions. You still can't assume
that this person is on your side, or even understands your position. The only
way to really confirm that this person is on your team is to ask that simple
question directly. Otherwise, Moonchild, you may just find that you are being
patronized by someone who does not want to deal with the real issue.