You would want others to give you the benefit of doubt. Similarly, others expect you to afford them the same.
In so doing, you may be surprised that what you initially thought about them is not accurate.
The process of giving others the benefit of the doubt begins with non-judgement. In fact, it is powerful to start by accepting the best possible interpretation of a situation. This step turns your negative energy (judgment) into positive energy right off the bat.
This approach usually leads to a better understanding of what actually transpired. Generally, the final assessment and result turns out to be more favourable than what you originally expected.