"Don't Judge" ; "I Can't Perceive You?" - The Common Judiciary System

Like most people, I've also undergone the adolescence stage of feeling misinterpreted and misjudged. When society tells you that you are such and such when you know you are not, you have that sudden burst of anger and frustration. You rebuke and shout, "Don't judge me cause you aint me."

But can we really tell society "don't judge"? No matter what you do, there will be eyes watching, ears listening, and minds thinking. The truth is, our minds process billions of things so when it sees another person, it is just natural to simplify one person into a stereotype. (Ok, i just made that up but you get the point.) I believe it is innate for human beings, which are thinking creatures, to pass judgements and perceptions towards fellow human beings.

Tell me you've never misjudged anyone before and I'll give you a double slap in the face.

The judgee.

I guess you've heard this before but I just want to reiterate it. People are going to judge you no matter what. It is up to you if you're going to let it dictate your life. If you really care what people think about you but you do not want them to continue viewing you as such, then it is up to you to prove them wrong. Reach out to them. Show them you are not what they perceive to be. Now, if you don't care (really, there's someone who does not care?), then just shake it off and continue doing what you're doing and present society your middlefinger.

The judger.

When you hear the word stereotype, negative connotations are always attached to it; however, I think stereotypes are useful (especially in marketing fast moving consumer goods). Admitt it, although not everyone fit their stereotype, a majority or at least a large number of people still fit their group's stereotype. Stereotypes are not made out of nowhere. 

When we deal with new people, I guess it is normal to have preconceived notions of them based on their gender, race, age, reputation, etc. Now, it is up to us (the judger) if we let that stereotype hold until the end. Are you the type of person whose first impression on another hang on until the end or are you the type who holds a stereotype at the start but eventually tries to get to know the other person?


Let us not trouble ourselves by trying to defend  against people judging because chances are, you'll lose. People judge. That's what separates us from animals who "think" they are all the same. As judging people also, we should be open-minded and not believe that our perception on others are accurate right away. Let's get to know each other. :D

So I present you this funny video from  Yourfavoritemartian.
Don't try to defend. Just smile and take that dirt off your shoulder.