You're not an ass for assuming
Making assumptions doesn’t make you an ass. Not examining your assumptions does.
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How often have you heard the adage, “Assumptions make an ass out of you and me?” It’s usually said in a singsong voice with a tone that conveys a level of obviousness that suggests the adage need not be stated in the first place.
I beg to differ.
On the one hand, I appreciate the advice because I encourage asking question…
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