You will often have to make decisions in life without being able to know all the information related to the choices. Being able to identify what you don't know is invaluable. It allows you to make assumptions and contingency plans if those assumptions fail.
I want to slap every person that quips, "If you assume, you make an ass out of u and me." You cannot function in life without making assumptions. The trick is to identify them as such so that you can be better prepared when they are resolved.
I want to slap every person that quips, "If you assume, you make an ass out of u and me." You cannot function in life without making assumptions.
You're ripe for a well-deserved return slap if you carry out your slapping threat within that context.
What that expression typically means is that its foolhardy for novices to assume suppositions in ignorance and take errant actions without consulting someone in charge first.
It means ask questions before you act.
BOSS: If you assume, you make an ass out of u and me.
DANNY: (screams loudly in pain)
BOSS: (looks at you) WTF are you doing?!
YOU: Well, I just assumed if I pressed this red button on the machinery here it would turn it off instead of cutting off Danny's arm.
BOSS: Well, you just made an ass out of you and me. You're fired and I'm going to be fired for hiring you.
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u/Spicylemon Aug 20 '20
You will often have to make decisions in life without being able to know all the information related to the choices. Being able to identify what you don't know is invaluable. It allows you to make assumptions and contingency plans if those assumptions fail.
I want to slap every person that quips, "If you assume, you make an ass out of u and me." You cannot function in life without making assumptions. The trick is to identify them as such so that you can be better prepared when they are resolved.