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by Anonymous271 on December 14th, 2006

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Why are people so quick to judge others?

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  • by Sunblynd 5.0 on December 18th, 2006

    Sunblynd 5.0

    It may be hard for you to accept, but people would rather hear a lie than the truth, the reasoning is the truth hurts worse than a lie. People would rather see you fail than succeed, their reasoning behind this is jealousy and fear, people are are always jealous and fearful that someone may get one step above them, or become more successful than they, they can deny it, like they would any subconcious addiction or illness, but sub-conciously they cannot deny it, such is the instinctive cancer of our primitive brains.

    Thus is the basis of their judgement, a feeble attempt to vindicate themselves to make themselves feel superior to another, ignoring their own iniquities at the benefit of watching another suffer or causing them discomfort or pain. We are all susceptible to this psychological disease, it leads to all points negative, and it can and has stem'ed into racist views, and worse case scenario violence.

    Humans love to watch eachother suffer, so long as the victim is not one of their own, just turn on the TV and see the suffering for yourself, take a peak into the window of the human soul, this disease is rampent through all society's and none are immune to it's influence. It is our babaric instincts that rule our instinctive thought patterns and that which influences our decisive judgements of what we believe to be righteous.

    No matter what good deeds you do for your fellow man, they will eventually hate you for it, because it impede's and belittles them as being weak and inferior. They will always judge you, and point their accusing fingers. Just remember, to question the three fingers pointing back at their own iniquities.

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  • by OverRate_504 on December 18th, 2006

    OverRate_504

    Sometimes insecurity, sometimes ignorance.

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  • by WhyamIhere on December 14th, 2006

    WhyamIhere

    Imperfection.

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  • by Toro77 on December 14th, 2006

    Toro77

    Simply because they are ignorant and they do not take the time necessary to learn about different people and cultures.

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  • by Firebrand on December 18th, 2006

    Firebrand

    I think because it makes them feel better about their own shortcomings if they can point out those in other people. People even judge those who help looking for some devious reason. On the whole I think we are all judgemental to a certain extent

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  • by Jade on December 19th, 2006

    Jade

    It takes the focus off themselves.

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  • by timetogetserious on December 18th, 2006

    timetogetserious

    Because they know others are quick to judge them. What goes around comes around.

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  • by 1luckyducky on December 28th, 2006

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    cause they dont want to be judged themselves

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  • by Creative on December 18th, 2006

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    Self-centeredness

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  • by cryptonium on December 28th, 2006

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    I think it's human nature to want to categorize people and things, and judgment is one way to do that. This is especially true when you hear something about a person or see a behavior from them when you had no preconceived idea about them.

    And as one of the posters before me said, first impressions are lasting ones.

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  • by PHuSiOn9 on December 26th, 2006

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    Judgments everyone does even animals.
    You can't do anything without judging it.
    Take for example an apple, you look at it and you instantly judge that it is not dangerous (if it is not on a tree :P Newton).
    You watch television and you make hundreds of judgments about everything.
    For people it's the same but it's not morale because it's not considered a valid judgment because you don't get to know the person. But also it can save lives (remember the apple).

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  • by Tinkabelle on December 26th, 2006

    Tinkabelle

    A first impression is a lasting impression, so if you dont fit their own "standard of beauty," you just don't add up for them. But no fear, the most beautiful woman in the world can have a "weird-looking" nose to those who try hard enough to spot it

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  • by Anonymoose on December 18th, 2006

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    I would say lots of reason. But my top reason would be somewhere along the lines of survival of the fittest. If someone can make someone else look bad and by doing so make themselves look good, then they will do it. This is especially true in the workplace. They think one-up-manship will impress the boss or something thus getting the promotion/raise.

    Judging others is fool hardy. We all have faults. Judge not lest ye be judged.

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  • by AntigoneRising on January 31st, 2007

    AntigoneRising

    It takes much less effort, thought, and even introspection to judge than it does to understand. Understanding often includes facing hard truths about our society and ourselves that shake our security and illusions. We don't particularly like to do that.

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  • by illimitato_hustla on December 28th, 2006

    illimitato_hustla

    because they're Christian

    ironic right (I'm Christian too though)

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  • by Phrenia on January 31st, 2007

    Phrenia

    I think it's the way we have been taught. Maybe not directly. For example, as a kid we were taught to label things and to put them into groups. Leads to stereotyping. I think judging is along the same lines. We're taught to think of a reason to explain things and sometimes some people unintentionally judge because they think it's easier that way. Mostly always wrong though, isn't it?

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  • by tamarakh is ready for a vacation on January 31st, 2007

    tamarakh is ready for a vacation

    We live in a world where faster is better, so snap judgements have become the norm.

    With so many stereotypes floating around, it is easy for a person to make assumptions. Not saying it's right, but it's what happens a lot of times.

    Also with the growing amount of diversity in the world today, the amount of ignorance is going up exponentially...there's so much more to know about that most people simply aren't informed...it's far easier to judge quickly than to take the time to learn and create a more accurate or reasonable opinion.

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  • by Wendora on January 6th, 2007

    Wendora

    Ignorance and fear.

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  • by Lukezor on January 6th, 2007

    Lukezor

    Because they dont know any better

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  • by mack. on January 3rd, 2007

    mack.

    Because they are definetly insucure about something, And if you call someone fat its not going to make you any skinnier, And if you call someone stupid thats not going to make you any smarter!
    Love you all,
    AnswerWoman532

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  • by Singingismystyle on December 28th, 2006

    Singingismystyle

    Because, it's easy to do. But we have to look at the speck in our own eye first. Also, remember you could be in the same situation.

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  • by Patti jo on July 8th, 2007

    Patti jo

    Slow to judge some people that I needed to figure out sooner - trouble - because I didn't catch on fast enough -- Being here on AB has really helped me a lot --

    Good Question + 5

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  • by Babycakes on July 8th, 2007

    Babycakes

    I used to trust my intuition but I now wait until all the facts are in.

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  • by DRLAURAHATER on July 8th, 2007

    DRLAURAHATER

    I am quick to judge

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  • by LynfromNM on July 8th, 2007

    LynfromNM

    When it comes to judging people, I take my time and always start by giving them benefit of the doubt. When I have to use my judgment to decide what's the right or wrong thing to do in a situation, I'm pretty quick.

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  • by Chosun One on July 8th, 2007

    Chosun One

    Sorta in the middle...

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  • by Kyogre-Stataen on July 8th, 2007

    Kyogre-Stataen

    It takes me time to realize a few things. One of them is to not judge people of who or what they are. Judging is not one of my forms.

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  • by -ashley- on February 22nd, 2007

    -ashley-

    it takes the average person a max of 7 seconds to make a first impression.

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  • by jin jang on February 21st, 2007

    jin jang

    Because it is easier to judge others then it is to judge ourselves. It mistakenly takes us off the hook for our own deficiencies.

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  • by kuyakev on February 21st, 2007

    kuyakev

    stereotypes-we categorize people so fast, too fast for us to comprehend

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  • by hershey_squirter_ on February 21st, 2007

    hershey_squirter_

    It is human nature, the 'observer' part of us is constantly analyzing everything and everyone around us. Some of us are just more aware or conscious of it. For most of us our logic and reasoning tends to filter out the less important observations and focus on what's really important, but for many it takes a while for their reasoning and logic to catch up to them.

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  • by kuyakev on February 10th, 2007

    kuyakev

    Because thats what we've been doing all our lives.

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  • by janacide on January 31st, 2007

    janacide

    I think we all judge,we can't help it,we need to make assumptions about people and size them up,put them in a catergory,stick them in the file cabinet,and wait to make changes if need be.That is just how our minds work.That is why we do the things we do.
    ex: wear nice clothes on job interviews to make a good impression.Actually appear interested when your really not so that the boss will judge you as a hardworking professional that cares about his/her opinion.
    So it isn't just people judging me,I am also judging them.It is just the way we were made.Some make good judgements,and some make bad ones.Some are fair,some are not.And I think that a good judgement mostly comes from experience.
    I don't think judging people is a bad thing because it is natural,but I do think it should always be done with an open mind and an open heart,and never too harshly.

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  • by Patti jo on January 31st, 2007

    Patti jo

    I heard this saying once - - "If you were minding your own business you wouldn't have time to be minding mine" -- I've tried to live by that -

    They judge other's because their bored with their own world

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  • by Abbyguy on January 31st, 2007

    Abbyguy

    We're not! You are. ;)

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  • by N_T_P sleeps with fishes on April 20th, 2007

    N_T_P sleeps with fishes

    instant high makes you feel better about yourself.

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  • by Jezebelle on September 18th, 2011

    Jezebelle

    Well, if you hurt someone, of course they're gonna go around judging you, I Mean this would have to be something more than just a verbal act being emmitted by your part....If you ACT upon Evil DEEDS and you ruin people's LIVES of course you'll be judged!!! AND MY BEST FRIEND KARMA, WILL DEFINATELY GET YOU, SOONER OR LATER SOMEDAY!!!!

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  • by Ashley_R931 on September 18th, 2011

    Ashley_R931

    We all judge people when we go are way one way or another. The simple facts that when you judge someone, you don't know that person life. You have to realize when you say something to a person don't quick to judge. And especially when you have never walked a mile in their shoes.

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  • by viki4ever on April 23rd, 2007

    viki4ever

    I would not necessarily say that it is because they are stupid.

    I am not sure in what sense you mean. {If you mean in the sense of judging what they wear, or forming opinions about them without really knowing them}.

    Then I would say that we judge others quickly because we never stop before thoughts pop into our mind. We need to stop and think "just because the person looks a certain way, it does not mean that my preconceptions are correct.

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  • by Hieronymus_Bosch on April 23rd, 2007

    Hieronymus_Bosch

    A lot of it has to do with the way we are brought up. If you are judged as a child you will learn to judge also. If you grow up hearing the people around you making judgements you will think that this is how to be. For most people, the person they judge most is themselves.

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  • by ericscott on July 8th, 2007

    ericscott

    I think it has to do with human rationale. We try to reason everything and with everyone that we come into contact with even in the most simple ways (i.e. good / bad). It is our own intrinsic way of interpretation and understanding.

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  • by rdrainer on July 8th, 2007

    rdrainer

    It is a primitive defense mechanism to judge the surroundings and evaluate where oneself might fit into the food chain or the order of mating preference.
    Smarter folks usually surround themselves with smart company where the competition for some commodities (such as the most desirable mate or the biggest piece of pie) gets intense. Once the order is established and self-identity is confirmed, the whole group dynamic becomes more relaxed, except for a few jerks who are always around to screw things up.

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  • by Vikas_S3694 on March 23rd, 2011

    Vikas_S3694

    Judgments everyone does even animals.
    You can't do anything without judging it.
    Take for example an apple, you look at it and you instantly judge that it is not dangerous (if it is not on a tree :P Newton).
    You watch television and you make hundreds of judgments about everything.
    For people it's the same but it's not morale because it's not considered a valid judgment because you don't get to know the person. But also it can save lives (remember the apple).

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