GMMichael
Guide of Modos
And unfortunately, @LordEntrails didn't give us a specific example. That would also be interesting to see.By asking specifically for a RAW interpretation, the OP was certainly not looking for common sense. . .It would be more interesting to see specific examples and how different DMs would rule (if it even mattered) about whether or not a character can see another or not.
My favorite source doesn't mention grid squares, which fits well with D&D 5's (non) branding as D&D Lite: