Judge not ...
No one likes to be judged. Yet, we all judge others. We form impressions based on how someone looks, dresses, accent, mannerisms, the race, gender and what not. Even before a person has a chance to utter a single word, we have formed an opinion on the other person. It is not surprising that we do that, since much of our communication tends to be non-verbal. We communicate more to others by the way we listen, move, react, our body language than the actual words we speak. I'm convinced that judging in itself is not a bad thing. Maybe, the judgement helps us discern right from wrong or make sound decisions. However, it seems like some people are less " judgmental " than other people. Maybe, they don't let their impressions of others drive them to treat people poorly, give unwarranted opinions, or act pompous and self-righteous. I'm always bothered when people judge - it makes me want to retreat in my shell and perhaps, do more of what they f