It’s a valid and moderately common construction. This is called the generic (or indefinite) form of you. It’s primarily used as a colloquial or less formal substitute for one.
But yes, you do have to infer whom you is referencing from the context, so I could see why some might find it more confusing.
It is a confusing way to frame a sentence though, saying “you” in the context of an acted out conversation with someone who isn’t there
It’s a valid and moderately common construction. This is called the generic (or indefinite) form of you. It’s primarily used as a colloquial or less formal substitute for one.
But yes, you do have to infer whom you is referencing from the context, so I could see why some might find it more confusing.