This is a lesson to be applied to your work life, as well as your personal life. It is much easier to immediately react to information than to wait until you have the whole story. Remember: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Imagine how much angst you can prevent and diffuse by just being a bit patient and a little bit of a detective. Looking at situations is not just a question of judging shared conversations, but it involves looking at the environment, circumstances, as well as external and intrinsic factors that may have driven the action. Only when you really think you've done your homework should you feel comfortable that it is safe to take a stand. However, be mindful of an earlier lesson: Once it's out of the mouth, it can never be taken back.
Listening can be a very valuable tool. Have you really listened or do you just hear?
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