Don't judge me

Experts agree: It's not good for you to focus on the perceived faults of others.

Passing judgement can lead to negativity
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Ever since the first art critic looked at a cave wall and thought, "Gronk's saber-toothed tigers really suck; they look more like wooly mammoths," humans have been judging one another.

Times may have changed, but we haven't stopped judging one another: looking askance at the woman in the too-revealing dress; mercilessly mocking the politician who gets caught picking his nose on live TV; verbally eviscerating those with whom we disagree.

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Leslie Turnbull

Leslie Turnbull is a Harvard-educated anthropologist with over 20 years' experience as a development officer and consultant. She cares for three children, two dogs, and one husband. When not sticking her nose into other peoples' business, she enjoys surfing, cooking, and writing (often bad) poetry.