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Inferences, Assumptions,
and Presumptions
“Dr. Livingstone, I presume.”
—H. M. Stanley, 1871
There
is often confusion about the definitions for inferences, assumptions, and
presumptions. When any of these are part
Here
are some basic definitions:
Inference—something we take
for granted often because of a related observation or experience or something
that is factually known; that is, an educated guess.
Assumption is an accepted thing thought to be true but without
proof—something taken for granted, an axiom or starting point in an argument or
theory, a natural deduction. “You have to start somewhere.”
Presumption— Omnia
praesumtur rite esse acta: Latin proverb that means “all things are presumed
to be done in due form.” Taken to be the case, based upon reasonable evidence. An
idea that has always been believed to be right, taken for granted, not likely
to be wrong. Best possible guess or conclusion.
Over-assuming is usually a guess
based on unverified information; when inferences, assumptions, or presumptions
are made, obvious risks are involved. Because of the inherent possibilities that
email, by its structure, can evoke, even more misunderstandings are likely to occur.
Faulty assumptions can be trivial or significant, but many can be avoided with Netiquette principles and
practices. As
the tools and technologies available become more sophisticated, their impact
creates more assumptions[ . A good example of this is the
MS Outlook grammar check. Although helpful, it is far from infallible
and can, at times, be off the mark quite considerably. This
is evidenced by rationalizations that lower standards, which tolerate mistakes
and due diligence, are all acceptable. The long-term trend of all of these factors—email
structure, increasingly sophisticated technology, and lowering standards— increase the
complacency about email senders being sub-par in communication skills.
Perception—an experience from
the senses or, at times, intuition. Not yet taken for granted.
Thoroughness,
clarity, and objectivity will greatly eliminate the gray areas that inference,
assumption, and presumption can create. All people make multiple inferences and
assumptions every day, including what and how recipients of email will conclude
and the degrees of the receivers’ reactions in reading the correspondence. To
be skillful in effective email writing, it is necessary to not only employ Netiquette, but also to
have a basic idea of those habits that can undermine one’s accuracy and
effectiveness in communication.
Examples of inference and assumption
The
following list summarizes some common inferences and assumptions.
1. A correspondence
has been read or opened.
2. Intended emotions
have been understood.
3. Specific urgency
has been properly addressed.
4. Privacy will be
maintained.
5. Any requests or
demands will be honored.
6. The recipient
wishes to receive correspondence.
7. An intended goal is
accomplished.
8. Recipients will
have universal reactions.
9. Schedules for
meetings, calls or participatory events are open.
11. The addressees will
ask for clarification if emails are unclear to them.
12. If replies are not
either immediate, short-cycle (i.e., responded to within a
requested timeframe), or not replied to at all, the addressee is categorically
rejecting the sender.
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