First, in case you're wondering if you should just keep your trap shut, it's ok to get called out once in a while. It can be embarrassing, but it's part of eve

First, in case you're wondering if you should just keep your trap shut, it's ok to get called out once in a while. It can be embarrassing, but it's part of every learning curve & it will make you smarter, so long as you listen and handle it with grace. There is a lot to know in the world, and you won't be an expert in much, but it's good to share the knowledge you have. It's good for novice observers to see you called out and corrected, and for them to see you reply with appropriate solicitousness. Second, it's sometimes really hard to know. The best advice is to avoid speaking with absolute authority, unless you have evidence in hand to back up your shit. Even the experts get tripped up occasionally. I guess my advice boils down to this: embrace being corrected because it means your knowledge has just been expanded, and approach all topics with a modicum of humility.