All Ears English Podcast AEE 2516: Assumption Versus Presumption in English
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Nov 19, 2025 Dive into the nuanced differences between assumption and presumption! The hosts discuss how presumption carries a formal and sometimes arrogant tone, while assumption is more casual and widely used. Engaging role plays illustrate these concepts in real-life situations. Discover how to navigate social distance with phrases like "I don't mean to be presumptuous." Leave with the insight that assumption is typically the safer choice in everyday conversations.
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Good Food Hidden In Small Restaurants
- Lindsay admits she sometimes prejudges a restaurant by its appearance and is surprised by great food in small places.
- This illustrates how assumptions can be wrong in everyday life.
Presumption Conveys Arrogant Certainty
- Presumption means believing or acting without proof and often carries an arrogant tone.
- It appears in formal contexts like law, e.g., the presumption of innocence.
Assumption Feels Casual And Common
- Assumption also means believing without proof but feels less formal and less entitled than presumption.
- Speakers use assumption more in everyday situations than presumption.