Everyday in our lives we make assumptions about almost anything, whether we communicate them or not. Assumptions are beliefs that a person holds to be true in which does not need to be supported by evidence or research. Making assumptions can be good or bad. It is easy to understand a person's intention if we are able to put ourselves in their shoes.
Just today while I was out for lunch, I encountered a situation which reflected a bad assumption. My colleagues and I got to this restaurant to have lunch and they serve mostly Chinese food. So I made my order and waited. When the food came, I was surprised to see that I was supplied with a fork rather than chopsticks which my other colleagues received. I was particularly upset that the lady made an assumption that because I did not look like a Chinese, I would not have been able to use chopsticks but I felt it would have been better if she asked me before-hand.
A statement is said to be objective regardless of what anyone thinks of it or says about it. It is an absolute fact that cannot be contended and can be proven based on objective evidence. Subjectivity on the hand, is the direct opposite of it. Something is subjective if the perceived matter is significant to him or her and involve feelings, perception and judgement. It is an opinion and cannot be proven to be a fact, just an interpretation of reality.
Take durian for example. Most Malaysians love it; they say its because of the smell and texture of the fruit. However, a lot of foreigners find it to be stinky and that they hate the after-breath smell it gives them. For me, I love durians. This illustrates objectivity versus subjectivity.
