I was offended by her question, but I refrained from retaliating with a quid pro quo on her senior waitress position with iHop. After reflecting on the issue, I concluded that I was offended because she must have assumed that I was a senior either because I looked my age or my bumbling-fumbling with the menu gave me away. In either case, her assumption bothered me. I do not mind declaring I am a Senior to get less expensive tickets at the movies, but I resent the assumption by another person that I am a senior.
On another occasion, I was in a store checkout line with a close friend. We both saw a lady in the same line that appeared to be in a family way. My friend casually asked, "When is your baby due?" The lady replied, " I am not pregnant." This conversation exchange was followed by the proverbial pregnant pause.
Time and time again assumptions get us into situations from which escaping is not an option. If you have acted inappropriately on your assumptions, email me the details. I may include your story in my new book called Challenge Your Assumptions.
This year I vow to challenge all my assumptions before I act on them.
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