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Not Enough Meaning

We think we know what other people are thinking

Illusion of transparency

Description

The tendency for people to overestimate the degree to which their personal mental state is known by others.

Illusion of transparency in business decision

A presenter might assume their nervousness is obvious to the audience, when in reality, it's barely perceptible. This can also apply to managers assuming their intentions are clear to employees without explicit communication.

Illusion of transparency in personal life decision

You think others can easily tell when you're nervous during public speaking, though they often cannot.