Assumptions

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.