evidence: The problem with making assumptions is that we are likely to believe they are true when, in fact, they may not be. We all do it. But why? Why do we make assumptions? We probably make assumptions because of our own personal flow of logic. Because of our imaginations, because of past experiences, because of wishful thinking. We do it because we don’t have all the information that we need, and our minds like to fill in the blanks. [...] Our assumptions really say more about us than the people we are making assumptions about. And you know how the cliché goes…what does assuming make of you and me? was once advised to never expect myself from other people. What that meant is just because we hold ourselves to a certain standard, it doesn’t mean we can expect the same of others. Perhaps when we assume that someone behaves in a particular way, we’re just saying that we expect them to be just like us. [...] I leave you with this quote from the famous science fiction writer, Isaac Asimov. And while I won’t assume you know who he is, I will presume you’ll enjoy his insight.