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The definition of context: NOUN; the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.

Context. Is. Everything.

It’s just that plain and simple. Gaining just a little bit of context can save us from so many messy situations, yet we still do not give it the credit it deserves. Context supplies our over imaginative minds, boundaries so we do not get out of control and create something out of nothing.

Consider this situation for example, you invite your boyfriend to a party. He goes to get you a soda, while you start mingling. As he walks  back into the room  to meet you he sees you hugging another guy and before pulling away this guy kisses you on the cheek. Your boyfriend gets angry, he makes a huge scene and leaves only to break up with you the next day without ever asking for context. Meanwhile, you are utterly heartbroken because it was a family party and the guy who kissed you on the cheek was your 25 year old uncle, who had not seen you in over a year.

Not allowing room for context opens up space for miscommunication. Miscommunication in any situation, whether it be; your work place, your home with your family, or your boyfriend just simply causes too much unnecessary drama.

So, don’t believe all the content you’re taking in. Make sure to be objective, get context and  only then respond.