One of the interesting things I've had to deal with in my life are the assumptions of others.
People would not see me on Sunday mornings so they thought I didn't go to church. Early in my career I worked shift work and often worked Sunday mornings. But when I would go on Sunday night or Wednesday night people would greet me with "missed you on Sunday!" It just rubbed the wrong way.
Working shifts also meant that I was "too busy" or that my schedule was "too confusing" for others, especially my parents. They never did get the hang of my shift work and it led to several misunderstandings.
Because I was involved in Cub Scouts people have assumed I was an Eagle Scout. Sadly that is not the case. When I was a kid I was in Cub Scouts but never got involved in a Boy Scout troop.
Becaus my wife and I had four children many people assumed that we home-schooled. Each of our children attended public schools when they were growing up. Three of them attended public colleges/universities, two of them on scholarships for part of their time in college.
Because my wife and I like to travel people think that we've been gone on another trip when they don't see us. That's another assumption that often sounds strange when it comes up.
In my profession I was taught that "assuming" anything was not a good way to operate and that it made an "ass" out of "you" and "me". When I have applied this in the real world it has often helped me avoid issues but has also generated other issues.
I wish people wouldn't assume things about me. It's like I always told my people at work, just ask. If I can answer the question I'll answer it.
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