I started thinking about something I often experience in small, everyday moments — assumptions. Sometimes it comes from what I wear, sometimes from how I present myself. It made me wonder, why do people form impressions so quickly, even when they barely know the person in front of them?
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| Maybe assumptions are not always about others — but how we make sense of the world. |
As I reflected on it, I realised that making assumptions is actually something very human. We tend to categorise people quickly — not because we want to hurt others, but because it helps us process information faster. It’s like our mind is constantly trying to organise the world into simple boxes: this type, that type, safe, unfamiliar.
Culture plays a part too. Growing up, we are surrounded by unspoken rules — what is considered “normal,” what is “acceptable,” and what feels out of place. Over time, these ideas become deeply rooted. So when we see something different, even something as simple as clothing, it can trigger a reaction. Not always a bad intention, but sometimes a lack of understanding.
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In a way, assumptions are not always personal. They are shaped by experiences, environment, and the need for certainty. But when we forget that these are just shortcuts, we start to treat them as truths.
And perhaps that is where misunderstanding begins — when quick impressions quietly turn into fixed beliefs. It made me realise that while assumptions may be natural, the way we hold onto them can affect how we see others. In the next part, I want to reflect on how these assumptions slowly become labels, and why they can feel so difficult to shake off.
Jeff
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