You are right Galen. Most times we miss out on potentially beautiful relationships due to another's perception or POV. One on one interaction should be the primary way to assess other people, and not relying on second hand information.
I caught you with a cookie... Hehehehe.
I think we've all probably pushed our own opinions of others onto other's in some manner but minimising it is the way to go. At a workplace it can be very disruptive to work processes and attitudes.
Anyway, yep I snuck a cookie, a home made one and it was glorious! How am I to say no to a customer after all? 🤔