Perception checking is a good way to maintain the way we perceive actions done by others as realistic as possible. We sometimes make assumptions based on things that others do, but in many occasions these assumptions are misleading and lead to problems in our personal and professional lives. If used correctly perception checking can prevent these problems. When we try to explain why someone acts in a certain way we must consider all possibilities and seek more information instead of instantly assuming that we know the reason. Often times we tend to blame someone for the way they act without realizing that external forces might be having an influence on his or her actions. Someone that just lost a job, is having problems at school, or is just
