1st of all shouldn´t it be "You shouldn´t judge me" since clearly you can judge things
Secondly, if you´re not supposed to judge people you can never make up you mind who they are.
So why do I keep on hearing this phrase like everyone knows what it means?
2007-01-17 23:48:24 · 12 answers · asked by gavan m 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
People frequently say this, intending it to mean that they are beyond reproach. The phrase implies that they are of a higher stature than the person they are addressing, and that their higher stature shields them from the criticism of others.
Of course this is often an entirely false claim and you will rarely hear intelligent people use the phrase.
You are correct in your assessment, they ought to be saying "you should not judge me".
2007-01-17 23:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The person using this phrase believes that the other person isn't in a position to judge - either the other person is seen as "beneath" them, or they believe the other person doesn't have the full facts of the case. While in general, "You shouldn't judge me" is more correct, "You can't judge me" appears to have a slightly different meaning.
2007-01-18 00:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I'm The Guy You Heard Saying That.
So "Don't Judge Me!!!"
ahahaha
2007-01-19 00:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by Patrick Cool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does come from the Bible, "judge not, lest ye be judged."
into today's world, you shouldn't judge me is the correct way of phrasing it.
the definition: how about people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones? you've made errors, i've made errors, we are all human and prone to imperfection. for someone to tell you that simply means that you have offended them by expressing your opinion or thought of an act they have committed.
walk a mile in my shoes or welome to my life. all go back to the same - "you shouldn't judge me."
2007-01-18 11:07:53 · answer #4 · answered by gypsysoul52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the other hand, what about when you believe you are not treated equally (like brothers or sisters) or in some ways feels like a lack of respect is happening from others hence the expression being used?
2007-01-17 23:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by Psionic2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trouble with some people is they don't know the difference between judgin and telling the truth. IF they need to be told the truth then let them know that it is the truth you are telling.
2007-01-18 08:55:33 · answer #6 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can mean... "who do you think you are?" like the person doesn't know the other person well enough to know the situation and make assumptions and conclusions.
or that the person is worse that the other. example... a bank robber shouldn't judge a petty thief. "look at yourself in the mirror *****!" ...something like that...
hahaha!
:D
2007-01-18 00:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by tiffany twisted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means exactly what it says. People shouldn't judge one another although that can be hard sometimes.
2007-01-18 02:49:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's some religious reference based on Only god can judge me.
2007-01-17 23:56:56 · answer #9 · answered by ropemancometh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may form opinions in your mind, which is natural, but you should not judge others outwardly, for it may just come back to you ...
2007-01-17 23:59:06 · answer #10 · answered by jecruz@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋