How Filling in the Gaps Can Lead to Assumptions About Others

In our efforts to fit in, we rely on social cues and body language, but our interpretations may be wrong. We fill in the gaps with assumptions, assuming others think like us. This can lead to treating others poorly based on our own negative self-perception. Psychology calls this projection, where we accuse others of what we struggle with ourselves. For example, cheaters may accuse their partners of cheating.