Assuming things...

Published on August 22, 2005 By ----- In Ethics

Rant:

Assuming. Is it necessary? Should one wait and gather more information before anything is finalised? Should a persons past be taken into account? Should assumptions be made quickley?

I don't think that quick assumptions are ideal; the one that assumes, if incorrect, looks foolish. The persons past should be taken into account lightly, redemption is possible, the person in question may wish to mend things. And clouded view/narrowmindedness can cause the process to be extremely difficult. When deciding upon whether to trust the person in question, patience should be exercised. Perhaps Assuming is necessary. IMO it isn't. These comments also; are my opinion. What do you think? Is assuming a good thing?

Comments

msladydeath

on Aug 22, 2005

I'm not really sure what your getting at. It's a case by case thing, and first impressions are established within 3 seconds of meeting a person (from what I have read). I have been burned by the "redeemed" people often enough.

scatter629

on Aug 23, 2005

In general, "assuming" or presuming is not wise. If you tested yourself by observing people on a busy street, and just by the appearance of pedestrians, you "assumed" certain aspects of their character, you probably would be wrong , most of the time.
"Assuming" covers up for the harder work involved in finding out the details, or just plain confirming your presumptions.

Phoenixboi

on Aug 23, 2005

Never Assume anything.

It makes an ASS out of U and ME

Dr Guy

on Aug 23, 2005

Assumption is sometimes necessary, but never prefered.

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