When we’ve only had limited interactions with someone and don’t have all the details, we tend to fill in the blanks ourselves. We run small details through our own filters and rules about how we believe the world works/ how should work. This results in us completely misunderstanding one another and can lead to negative conclusions.
There are a few methods we can use; the first is asking ourselves what someone’s intentions might be. The second is simply giving them the benefit of the doubt. And, finally, we can just ask them, not in a judgmental manner, but by communicating curiosity. You’d be surprised how much you’ve been misunderstood as well.
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