When I express what I see as my own personal opinion, I am often told "don't judge". Yet when others express their opinions, they say "I have a right to my opinion."
What's the difference? Any distinction?
2007-09-25 08:15:30 · 8 answers · asked by danashelchan 5 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
I know I'm going to get a bunch of people who are angry at me for saying this, BUT in my personal experience, in most cases where someone tells me "don't judge" it is because that person is f'ing up his/her life somehow (e.g. going back into the same dysfunctional relationship over and over and over) and is upset anytime people don't provide unconditional support.
Usually people don't say "don't judge" to people who say things like "no black man ever amounted to anything" because we assume that someone who says that has lost their mind anyway, and is beyond reasoning with. And that would be a more appropriate place to say "dont' judge" if you ask me. You can never judge an individual based on a group stereotype.
Anyway, my guess is that if someone has told you not to judge them, you've hit upon a sensitive subject.
2007-09-25 08:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For me, I really can't answer this question with out knowing you personally, and knowing some of the specific instances that you were considered being judgmental.
There is definitely a difference between having and opinion, and being judgmental.
Just as a basic outline, I'd say you are expressing an opinion if you say, "in that situation I would....but that's just me"
whereas if you say, "in that situation I would....and you are wrong for not having done that" you are being judgmental.
2007-09-25 11:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by ajp71555 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To have your personal opinion is just what it is. Everyone is entitled to have a point of view and see things the way they do. But being judgemental is passing judgement on someone or a group of people.
I think being judgemental is more personal, whereas having an opinion is general.
Good Luck
2007-09-25 08:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by xqueenyx 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Opinion is just how you feel about something, Judgemental
is applying that opinion to others circumstances (in
essence over riding their opinion with your own -- in
a sense, arrogance would be applicable)
2007-09-25 08:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truth and fact are judgmental. People are just being too sensitive. When they ask for advice, they are really asking for permission/approval and don't like it when you have a different idea.
You shouldn't feel bad, they involved you in it.
2007-09-25 08:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Attitude.
2007-09-25 08:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by Zeera 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you say that it is your opinion, then you are not judging.
If you tell someone they are completely wrong or bad, that is judgemental.
2007-09-25 09:59:35 · answer #7 · answered by caroline 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Giving conclusions is the second one
2007-09-25 08:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by pussycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋