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Assumptions

One of the things that often leads to and perpetuates interpersonal conflict is making assumptions about the other person and her or his intent. Such attributions are usually full of blame and they become increasingly negative the more we experience the behaviour we deem offensive. However, the thing about assumptions is that they are not necessarily truisms.

What assumptions are you making about another person and their intent that are not based on something you know to be absolutely true?

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