So, the end of the cookie poem was hilarious- the poem was great because honestly who hasn't had that moment where you're like 'wow that person is super annoying' and then something else happens and you realize 'wow, I'm a jerk'. It happens ALL THE TIME. This could be a good thing but this is also a bad trait that I have, I very quickly judge and make decisions about people, I can't help it. I would like to change it but I'm not really a 'social butterfly', I'm very low key, I like to be by myself like whatever, I'm cool with that. So I only have a few people that I spend my time with, but to those people I like to think I'm fiercely loyal (I hope they feel the same way!). So it does happen a lot that I make up my mind without really getting to know that person, but I'm working on being better (it's a process), because I know I'm wrong and I could be missing out on some really awesome people. (I hope the above paragraph doesn't make me sound too awful!)
I think I have been stereotyped wrong before, I just recently learned that back in sixth grade, two of my best friends hated me because I was hanging out a lot with one of their friends (In their eyes I had essentially stolen her). They didn't take the time to get to know me, they just hated me because of what was happening. Now though, due to communal friends and having classes together (and them finding out just how awesome I am..... :)...) we have been friends for four years now, it's funny how things turn out.
The episode of 'This American Life' was hilarious, I love (LOVE LOVE LOVE) that series and it was the perfect demonstration of what happens when people jump to conclusions and stereotype. I think overall, due to society and their beliefs and expectations, it's hard not to judge right away, but it doesn't take much effort to go in with an open mind and find out about the person and their circumstances. Everyone should do it!!!
I think it is inevitable to judge people, it's like a subconscious action. I defiantly know that if you see yourself judging people you can remember to keep an open mind. I agree it totally sucks when we judge others then realize we are in the wrong! I know I'm going to try to stop passing quick judgments too.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I never really knew you even judged people and your defiantly not an awful person.
I agree with you, that always happens when you are judging someone else, and it backfires right to you. I am also always judging people not meaning to and I have been trying very hard to not be as judgmental.
ReplyDeleteBeing judgemental isn't necessarily a bad thing as long as you don't let those judgements control the way you view someone. Although some may think of that as being fake, I feel it gives people a chance to show you who they really are.
ReplyDeleteYes! I love TAL - glad you liked it!
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