Do You Judge?

[als463]

Okay...I'm back! I want to add to this thread because it got really good!

There are a few people on here I want to address.

Someone said that they judge people who use poor grammar. I will admit, I am the same way! No, I am not a grammar expert, but a lot of it has to do with growing up with my Aunt Deb (a Penn State English Professor) who would literally correct your English from "good" to "well" and all that. I especially judge people when they can't differentiate between "you're" and "your" or there, they're, and their. It isn't that freakin' hard! Figure it out because it makes me thin you are uneducated, even if you have a college degree. If someone makes those mistakes, regularly, and they graduated from another university than me, I think, "Wow, they must have some low standards to graduate from that school." If it is a Penn State graduate, I shudder and feel that my degree loses its value/ worth everytime that person writes like that. Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
KSUViolet, you totally called me out. Please don't think I am saying you are specifically calling me out, I'm joking. What I am saying is that I totally do that. I put certain things in all caps to make a point. I've used quoatation marks, and yes, I have actually done the air/ hand quotation marks to make a point. That is very douche-baggery, so I need to work on that...Lol.

I have actually used the letters WTF aloud. Yep, need to work on that one, as well.

DeepImpact, I agree with you that it is hard to explain the difference between religious beliefs and judgments. Also, I wanted to comment on your signature. That is so true! I say that all the time! It reminds me of the word homophobe. Just because you don't agree with homosexuality (I'm not saying I am against it-I'm making a point) doesn't mean you are afraid of it. I hate the term homophobe. It is just stupid, in my mind.

I love this thread! I'm so glad everyone feels comfortable sharing their opinions in here! It makes me smile.

That's my soapbox for now!

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by als463

I have actually used the letters WTF aloud. Yep, need to work on that one, as well.

Actually That isn't as bad as the others, because it lets you say something with out actually swearing.

[KSUViolet06]

I also judge people who give in to their child's excessive begging and tantrums in stores.

Example: The Ed Hardy folder begging kids in Target that I posted about

I mean, what's wrong with just saying "No, you don't need this." and leaving it at that?

I do that with the nephew and the kids I babysit all the time.

[BabyPiNK_FL]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

lol

I used to judge women who wore black stockings with white dress shoes. Even at the age of 10 I didn't think there was a more horrible fashion faux pas than that.

Who does this and why?!!!! Outside of a black and white party ensemble, why would anyone attempt this? There are just some crimes against my eyes that are too horrible to excuse.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by BabyPiNK_FL

Who does this and why?!!!! Outside of a black and white party ensemble, why would anyone attempt this? There are just some crimes against my eyes that are too horrible to excuse.

LMAO

Several women used to do this on Sunday for church attire. My godmother even wore black stockings and white shoes with her favorite red suit.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

My godmother even wore black stockings and white shoes with her favorite red suit.

Ouch.

For my serious answer, I'd have to say that I judge based on a myriad of things. My biggest challenge, and what I'm working on the most, however, is keeping my judgments to myself. Why make someone else's day worse?

Also, I try to reserve the harsher judgments for superficial things - not so much beauty or weight but more the outrageous fashion choices that people make. I wouldn't call myself a fashionista by any means (in fact, live-in's family thinks I dress like an old lady because I love to wear button-ups and sweaters), but I don't need to see your disgusting old coat from the 80s, I don't need to see your butt cleavage, and I'd really rather not feel like I'm watching a peep show when I'm walking down the street.

Also, if I can guess the maker of your underwear and what style it is, your pants are either A. Too tight or B. Too see-through. Neither is acceptable.

I also try to keep those superficial judgments from influencing deeper judgments about a person's character. For example, just because you're showing up to the grocery store in ripped and dirty sweatpants does not mean you abuse the welfare system, are even on food stamps or any type of assistance at all, and are trash. I know people who do that (in high school they called them "wellies") and I try very very hard to keep the superficial from messing with the more important judgments in life.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by als463

Okay...I'm back! I want to add to this thread because it got really good!

There are a few people on here I want to address.

Someone said that they judge people who use poor grammar. I will admit, I am the same way! No, I am not a grammar expert, but a lot of it has to do with growing up with my Aunt Deb (a Penn State English Professor) who would literally correct your English from "good" to "well" and all that. I especially judge people when they can't differentiate between "you're" and "your" or there, they're, and their. It isn't that freakin' hard! Figure it out because it makes me thin you are uneducated, even if you have a college degree. If someone makes those mistakes, regularly, and they graduated from another university than me, I think, "Wow, they must have some low standards to graduate from that school." If it is a Penn State graduate, I shutter and feel that my degree loses its value/ worth everytime that person writes like that. Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!

KSUViolet, you totally called me out. Please don't think I am saying you are specifically calling me out, I'm joking. What I am saying is that I totally do that. I put certain things in all caps to make a point. I've used quoatation marks, and yes, I have actually done the air/ hand quotation marks to make a point. That is very douche-baggery, so I need to work on that...Lol.

I have actually used the letters WTF aloud. Yep, need to work on that one, as well.

DeepImpact, I agree with you that it is hard to explain the difference between religious beliefs and judgments. Also, I wanted to comment on your signature. That is so true! I say that all the time! It reminds me of the word homophobe. Just because you don't agree with homosexuality (I'm not saying I am against it-I'm making a point) doesn't mean you are afraid of it. I hate the term homophobe. It is just stupid, in my mind.

I love this thread! I'm so glad everyone feels comfortable sharing their opinions in here! It makes me smile.

That's my soapbox for now!

You mean shudder...right?

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

You mean shudder...right?

[agzg]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

You mean shudder...right?

LOL

[als463]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

You mean shudder...right?

Damn! Yes. Hahahaha....I'm glad you picked up on that. Shutter = something for a window. Shudder = what I should have written.

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by als463

Damn! Yes. Hahahaha....I'm gladd you picked up on that. Shutter = something for a window. Shudder = what I should have written.

Penn State Degree = Devalued

[als463]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

Penn State Degree = Devalued

Ouch...Harsh, Gusteau. I fixed it. I still stand behind what I said about why I judge.

[Gusteau]

Your criteria, lol.

[als463]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

Your criteria, lol.

Hmmmm...Debating whether I want to lol or smack the hell out of you.