I don't but I thought it whould be interesting to find out how other people do it.
2007-03-05 02:15:37 · 11 answers · asked by boeckjamesandrew 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
You do judge everyone does. You are calling it something else.
Taking an inventory of what a person chooses to present to the world is something everyone does, it's natural. The clothes, the speech patterns, their very nature is what you use to deal with that person effectively.
Judging happens when you use that information to put someone in a box and seal the lid tight. For instance, I'm black. If you used that fact to predetermine how I will act, you are judging. If you determined because of my skin color that I was from the ghetto, uneducated and had poor speech; you would be judging.
If you just took note of the fact that I am black and waited for me to deliver the details of who I am, you would not be judging. You would be using your eyes to take an inventory.
Don't be so self righteous, you are still human, everyone one judges at one time or another. If judging people on preconceived notions begins to discolor your view of who they really are that's when there's a problem.
2007-03-05 03:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by act as if 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been proven that people have less than 30 seconds to make an impression on others. So although I try not to be judgemental, I probably am, subconsciously.
Usually though I try to remain open-minded until I get to know a person better, and not be swayed by appearance etc. Though there are exceptions to this rule, and in, say, an interview situation, it is vital to create the "right" impression, and anyone who does not is very misguided.
2007-03-05 10:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by catfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very dangerous thing to do. I'm always reminded of something my grade school teacher used to tell us: "Don't judge a book by it's cover". That applies to people as well. Unless you are a Psychic, take your time and get to know someone, before you decide whether or not he or she is someone you would like to keep as a friend. I am also reminded of the good book which tells us: "Judge not, lest ye be judged".
2007-03-05 14:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by Alfie333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First impressions tell us something and you may call it the beginning of judging. The need we feel or freedom we take to interact with some strangers while avoiding even eye contact with some is a result of this preliminary judging. However I don't think I must commit myself or be a prisoner of my first impressions. Let time play its role as the best healer and revealer.
2007-03-05 12:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by smartobees 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a difference between "sizing people up" and judging them.... I try to get a read on people when I meet them, but I'm not at all surprised (anymore) when my initial impression turns out to be seriously incomplete or even just plain wrong. People are far too complex to be absorbed in a short time.
2007-03-05 10:24:33 · answer #5 · answered by eggman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's human nature to judge people within the first few seconds of meeting them. U look and observe and put them in a little box where usually u keep them. If ur broad-minded enough sometimes u take them out of the little box u caterorized them and placed them in.
2007-03-05 10:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by luminous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always it is human nature. because we must make decisions about how and if we are going to communicate with other people. depending on the time you have to spend with some one and the amount of tasks you must cooperate in with them you must make more or less judgments. Some judgments you find to be often true even after the people have had the time to change your mind will be stronger do to the reinforcement.
2007-03-05 10:40:09 · answer #7 · answered by raul3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. and don't give me this bs about "you have no right to judge me" says who? i got evey right in the world to formulate my opinion of you based on whatyou present.it's so funny people will say things like "ou have no right to judge me you a s s hole".. well didn't they just judge me by calling me that? most people you can read like a book and know what they are about and if they are worth your time. the ones that scream don't judge me are insecure. if you had any confidence you would let my opinions slide off your shoulder...
2007-03-05 10:26:14 · answer #8 · answered by Tacyella 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are occasions where you can look in a person's eyes and no if they are good or bad.
Call it mother's intuition or not, but that gut feeling tells you things sometimes that are worth listening to.
2007-03-05 10:19:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but I am open to getting to know anyone regaurdless of apperance...
2007-03-05 10:24:50 · answer #10 · answered by Soo Hurt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋