When we are different from our expectations, we often form conclusions regarding a person's attitude or behavior. A reasoning is hypothesized. We conjure explanations and fixate on the resulting conclusions. Failure to thoroughly evaluate a situation by asking simple questions increases misinterpretations and assumptions are made on limited information. The book Opportunities and Challenges of Diversity in the Workplace discusses two scenarios in which employees refrain from certain activities on specific days of the week. Jonathon, a business school graduate, objects to working on Saturdays, claiming prior commitments and responsibilities. Colleagues began to doubt his dedication. Similarly, Jenny, once a college athlete, declined an invitation to join a company softball team that met on Sundays. Colleagues questioned his resistance and lack of involvement. The possible explanations for each person's behavior are endless. Jonathon may have devoted so many hours, including weekends, to his degree that he now greatly values ​​his free time after a long week of corporate devotion. Or he might assist his family in supervising the treatment of an ill parent and offer weekend care that precludes his presence in the office. Alternatively, this young person may practice a religion or belong to a group such as the Sabbatarian faith (Hicks, 2003) that prevents him from volunteering time at work on Saturdays. Likewise, playing competitive softball throughout high school and college may have left Jenny physically and emotionally exhausted from the sport. Additionally, she may have suffered a non-apparent chronic injury that actually prevents her from participating. His priority could be volunteering at a homeless shelter... middle of paper... Whereas, our friends are also aware of workloads, efficiently available regarding early absences and recognize the faith of others and associated practices. Open communication between employers, colleagues and employees plays a key role in religious awareness and acceptance. Works Cited Canas, K., & Sondak, H. (2011). Opportunities and challenges of diversity in the workplace. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.Hicks, D. (2003). Religion and the world of work: pluralism, spirituality, leadership. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.Peppers, C., & Briskin, A. (2000). Putting your soul to work: a daily practice. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Pruzan, P., & Pruzan-Mikkelsen, K. (2007). Leading with wisdom: Spirit-based leadership in business. Sheffield, UK: Greenleaf Publishing.