Why do we judge people before we get to know them?
2006-11-13 17:17:37 · 12 answers · asked by Neetaa 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I do not find it hard to trust people who are racially different from me. I have literally trusted health care providers of many races with my life in their hands. I have had surgeries done by Mexican, White and Black surgeons. I have gone to White, Black (American and African), Pakistani, and Indian health care providers. My current health care provider is Puerto Rican.
Similarly, the people I entrusted to educate me were from virtually every continent. I feel that I am so blessed to have been cared for, educated and mentored by such a wonderful group of people.
This diversity is also reflective of the friendships I have. I associate with a diverse group of people. My family is diverse and we have never suffered the ills of exclusion or separation.
All in all, I cannot say your question applies to my life, because I was raised to value people for their uniqueness.
2006-11-13 17:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whether we admit it or not we all have our own prejudices. It's a self-help mechanism. It's developed in our brains so that we feel we know a little about people before we "know" them. For example, if you see a big strong man with a gun and an angry face are you going to run up and say hi? No. We can protect ourselves with the help of prejudices. It's in everyone. However some people take it to the extreme ie..racists.
2006-11-13 17:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Different races can have different sets of values, beliefs and culture. Sometimes these differences make it hard for peope to get to know each other. Tolerence and mutual respect is the key but this seems to be declining to some degree.
2006-11-13 17:20:58 · answer #3 · answered by kate d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different religion, different character, different society, that makes us so hard to trust another race. But sometimes, if I feel that the person in sincere to me, I just trust that person.
2006-11-13 17:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by Cutebunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of person you are, if you judge people before you get to know them then you are judgemental
2006-11-13 17:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by kiruler1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its up to you rather you judge them or not. And as for myself, I don't. Judging people is ridiculous. Simply simple minded and ignorant.
2006-11-13 17:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by Illegals Are S*** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying that you're not human? Or that others you are meeting are not human?
I don't know who you meet, but I've only ever met people of one race, they just look different.
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2006-11-13 17:21:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lack of experience and confidence on yourself.....but, you´ll be better off not to trust everybody....Second question......that´s human nature.
2006-11-13 17:32:49 · answer #8 · answered by smile4ever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a problem no matter what the race.
2006-11-13 17:26:44 · answer #9 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe u do...I highly think people need to stop that.Race means nothing....Everyone is made of the same thing. are you feeling guilty of doing that or is someone doing it to you?...
2006-11-13 17:20:27 · answer #10 · answered by BuRn Di WiSdOm WeEd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋