Personally, I think it is possible to perceive others without judging or categorizing them. The word “perceive” itself means to recognize, discern, envision, or understand, while the word “judge” means to form an opinion or estimate. For example, you can perceive someone as a republican from his or her stance on a situation because you understand that is what republicans stand for. Although you may be a democrat and completely disagree with that person’s stance, you might not judge them because of it because you know them personally, or agree with he or she about a different issue. I know that I am guilty of judging people right away, as we all are, but I have also perceived people to be a certain way without judging them so quickly. I might not like what a person says at first, but I usually won’t judge them right off the bat. Sometimes people say things that don’t necessarily define them, and although I will understand what they said in my own way, I don’t always form an opinion about them, especially if I personally know the person.
I agree with what you wrote! I also think that if someone knows your character very well, they wouldn’t be judging your decision. But I noticed that it is kind of hard not to nowadays because people are hot and cold. I like your example of being a republican and democrat. I find these two parties to be very interesting because they are so different but yet they want the best for everyone. Going back to the concept, I think people naturally judge people without noticing it. But base on my experience, people with an open mind can understand where other people’s decision come from.
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