Before you jump to assumptions just take a step back and think “Have I looked at this from every angle?” Do I really know what’s going on?
Context can change an outcome
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I can pretty much guarantee you haven’t and that’s alright we don’t always think to do that but the more we realise in the moment that we shouldn’t jump to an assumption how different this world may be. I want people to start understanding that assuming someone doesn’t like you or the person is an idiot isn’t going to help and probably make majority of situations worse.
I had a friend give me a great example that’s stuck with me because it such a silly example but it works and it made me go huh…
If I said “I hate flowers” … Most people would stay what the hell why? They do no harm, the look pretty and some are nice to smell plus they’re great for gifts!
But what if I said “I hate flowers” just after I ate one? Of course I wouldn’t like them, they aren’t the nicest thing to eat…
Now yes you’re sitting there thinking well why the hell did you eat one… I’m not saying I did but I’m saying how basic is that example but you can’t argue it because you didn’t know the full context of the story and the reason behind why I said it.
Someone may be cranky but you didn’t know they had a family member pass away the night before, someone may be upset and emotional but you didn’t know they just lost their job, someone may say they hate the gym but you don’t know the last gym they were at they were bullied.
SO all I’m trying to say is context into everything so don’t just assume.