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greenfreak
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greenfreak
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What do you think the difference is
between having an opinion and judging?
Everyone has an opinion, about something. But I've read statements here that you shouldn't judge other people or situations, especially if you've never experienced something similar.
Where does the line get drawn?
Here's what the dictionary says the definition of an opinion is:
o·pin·ion
–noun
1. a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.
2. a personal view, attitude, or
appraisal.
3. the formal expression of a professional judgment: to ask for a second medical opinion.
4. Law. the formal statement by a judge or court of the reasoning and the principles of law used in reaching a decision of a case.
5. a judgment or estimate of a person or thing with respect to character, merit, etc.: to forfeit someone's good opinion.
6. a favorable estimate; esteem: I haven't much of an opinion of him.
That's three mentions of "judge" or "judgement". What's the difference to you?
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Posted 4/13/07 1:57 PM  |
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Re: What do you think the difference is
hmmm, good question. I think trying to dis-value someone's opinion because it does not match or compliment your own is a sure-fire way to be judgemental.
Respecting a difference but still maintaining your own to me is more opinion.
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| Posted 4/13/07 2:32 PM |
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Leo
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Re: What do you think the difference is
That's three mentions of "judge" or "judgement". What's the difference to you?
They are very close, you're right. An opinion is a personal view or belief. A judgment takes it a step further though and assesses whether something, in relation to YOUR opinion, is right or wrong.
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| Posted 4/13/07 2:39 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: What do you think the difference is
my interpretation:
opinion -
no, I don't think that's the best color for you
judging -
I can't believe you bought that! yuck!
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| Posted 4/13/07 2:49 PM |
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mka06
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Melis
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Re: What do you think the difference is
for me -- opinion is a judgement/belief i have made for myself while judgement seems ilke something about or iimposed on others (ie- "judgemental" -- judging others or even a court "judgement.")
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| Posted 4/13/07 3:06 PM |
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evenedan
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Re: What do you think the difference is
I've had this same conversation with one of my friends. I definitely have opinions, but I try not to judge...
Opinion: I think you should take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Sleeping with some random guy in a bar bathroom is not going to help you feel less lonely, it makes you feel worse when all is said and done. I'm worried about you.
Judgement: Only nasty wh0res bang guys in bar bathrooms!
ETA: The difference is an opinion is expressing a thought or feeling about a topic or situation rather than coming to a conclusion about a person's character.
Message edited 4/13/2007 3:23:29 PM.
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mikeswife06
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Re: What do you think the difference is
Posted by mka06
opinion is a judgement/belief i have made for myself while judgement seems ilke something about or iimposed on others
Well stated.
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| Posted 4/13/07 4:31 PM |
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