Oh, yeah. The problem with assumptions is an eternal one, regardless of time period or anything else. It will plague any relationship, no matter how well meaning the participants are.
The best way to go is to speak frankly and not take anything for granted. Even if it leads to a very difficult or embarrassing conversation. In the end, people will know where they stand and what the expectations are. Moreover, if those expectations are realistic or not.
Communication is the key. Yet, it is one of the problems that one stumbles upon most often.
(And you know the definition of assumption: Assume = Makes an *ass* of *u* and *me*. :-)
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Date: 2007-07-11 12:09 pm (UTC)The best way to go is to speak frankly and not take anything for granted. Even if it leads to a very difficult or embarrassing conversation. In the end, people will know where they stand and what the expectations are. Moreover, if those expectations are realistic or not.
Communication is the key. Yet, it is one of the problems that one stumbles upon most often.
(And you know the definition of assumption: Assume = Makes an *ass* of *u* and *me*. :-)