"Parfois, nous voyons ce à quoi nous nous attendons, et non ce que nous regardons."
— Alexander Graham Bell
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People often notice what they think will happen and not what's happening right in front of them. For example, if someone believes that a colleague is unfriendly, they might only see moments when the colleague doesn't smile and ignore when the colleague is kind. Our minds can play tricks on us, showing us only what we assume will be true, ignoring the real facts. This way of thinking can lead to misunderstandings and missed opportunities. To deal with this, try to keep an open mind. Pay close attention to reality, not just what you expect to be real.
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Awareness Bias Cognition Expectations Interpretation Perception Perspective Psychology Reality Seeing
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