Questioning your assumptions about others can help improve communication and understanding in relationships. > Remember that people's actions can be influenced by various factors, not just the ones we initially assume. # What assumption have you made about someone else? > Be specific about the assumption and the person involved. I assumed that... I thought... I believed... # What evidence do you have to support this assumption? > Reflect on whether your evidence is based on facts or your own interpretations. The evidence for my assumption is... I based my assumption on... I observed... # What alternative explanations might there be for this person's behavior? > Consider various factors that may have influenced the person's actions. An alternative explanation could be... Perhaps they... It's possible that... # How can you approach this person to gain a better understanding of their perspective? > Think about respectful and open ways to communicate with the person involved. I can approach this person by... I can ask them about... I will try to understand by...