When considering how we perceive others and the type of judgments we make, it is easy to say we don't prejudge others but the truth is we all do. We have a preconceived judgment by applying some prior knowledge we have to associate our new encounter. The goal is to keep your judgments in positive notes. You should always allow your experience in meeting someone, or being around others, to teach you about who they are and what type of person they are. It is not fair to apply negative preconceived notions about someone by judging them by another individuals actions.
When we are around others from another culture, it is a good learning experience. To be exposed to an outside source of cultural practices and history is unique and special. It should be taken in, without judging or applying ill logic to our thinking. By perceiving others by judging or categorizing them, we take away from our personal exposure and knowledge of what they truly are like. By having positive thinking and allowing yourself to meet others without judging them you will make more friends and learn more than people with negative preconceptions of others.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you that we to have prejudgments on others. I also agree that we should keep the judgments positive. It is a good aspect to touch upon because many people or sometimes our society as a whole seems to put negative judgments on people. It is very true that with positive thinking you allow yourself to more people and make more friends. With positive thinking it opens the doors to so much more, positive thinking and an open mind are things that everyone should have when meeting new people. Without the two learning and exploring is hard to do. If someone is too stuck in their ways (judgments) they are the one missing out on a good experience and learning process.
Yeah NeneD. Life offers us so many different opportunities, if we are not controlled by prejudgments and negative thinking, the experiences are limitless! How can you meet someone and become friends if you never give them the chance. I believe in positive thinking in all we do in life!
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