Do not assume
@allknowing (153530)
India
May 20, 2023 9:54pm CST
Assuming based on little or no knowledge can sometimes be fatal . My boss who I worked with years ago had this to say
"ASSUME is to make an ASS of U and ME
That is surely a powerful line and I am sure many of us have assumed and have been wrong specially in a virtual world.
For example native speakers' English is better than non native speakers. How wrong they are
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
21 May 23
Right, and there are different terms that countries use for one thing. In our country, we can call the comfort rooms in the house bathrooms or restrooms. Some countries call them lavatories, and public toilets as public lavatories. I learned a few years ago that the "john" is also an informal way for some Americans to call the restroom.
Because of many friends here on MyLot like Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle , OceanTiara @RebeccasFarm , AnneW21 @AnneW21 , and so many others, I have learned more about the English language. They are so humble and respectful in their suggestions, considering that English is only my second language. Hurray for you guys! 
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@MarieCoyle (59217)
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21 May 23
If I were in your country, I am sure I couldn't even begin to communicate with the people there. I wouldn't even pretend to! I took some Spanish back in the day, and two years of Latin. There is so much truth to the old saying ''if you don't use it, you lose it!''
As I have said several times, no one would ever know English is not your first language. You are a rock star, in more ways than one! 
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
21 May 23
@MarieCoyle You always have a way to encourage and motivate me to do better in a respectful manner. Thank you for all the inspiring words. I learned a lot from you regarding the English language. You're my rock star!
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@MarieCoyle (59217)
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21 May 23
@Jenaisle
It's a mutual admiration thing, ya know!
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@Deepizzaguy (122169)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 May 23
I remember that joke of assuming from the late British comedian Benny Hill on his HBO specials on television.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
21 May 23
It no doubt sounds like a joke but is full of substance.
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@Deepizzaguy (122169)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 May 23
@allknowing Based on the reaction of laughter from the laugh track you are right.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
21 May 23
Circumstances sometimes give a different picture to what people really are
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@RasmaSandra (98004)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 May 23
That line is truthful and also amusing and it was used in an episode of the American TV show The Odd Couple
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
23 May 23
There is a tendency for people to come to conclusions based on little or no knowledge.
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@happylearner (1569)
• Indonesia
21 May 23
That's right. We shoudn't judge someone based on what we think we knew.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
22 May 23
And when they are proved wrong you will lose face
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
21 May 23
Your ex boss has a great way to look at things. That's so inspirational 
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