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While some people are needlessly and excessively judgmental, many of us have likely ‘rewarded’ someone with a judgy look at least once or twice in our lives. Sometimes it’s difficult not to! But despite the same emotion, the reasons for judging others tend to differ quite significantly with each person.

For some, it’s their choice of clothing or the cars they drive. For others—it’s the way people handle themselves in public or the things they do behind closed doors. You get the idea—the reasons are ample. Members of the ‘Ask Reddit’ community recently discussed such reasons, after one netizen asked them about that one thing they secretly judge people for. If you’re curious to see what it is that Redditors can’t tolerate, scroll down to find their answers on the list below and feel free to upvote the reasons—if any—that might make you, too, a little judgmental.

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    #2

    Plastic bottle floating on water, symbolizing things people secretly judge others for. Littering! Garbage or cigarettes.

    Illcarryon , aboodi vesakaran Report

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    sbj
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand the people who throw litter out of their cars and some of them even pull up to do so. Just take your rubbish home!

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    #3

    A dog on a leash walks beside a person on a gravel path, highlighting things people judge secretly. People who don't pick up their dog's poop. Especially in public parks or in communities where kids would want to play.

    CandyParkDeathSquad , Mitchell Orr Report

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    "Disembodied voice"
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or they leave bagged poop wherever they want. Part of having a dog is cleaning up after them.

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    #4

    A calico cat being petted on a wooden surface, highlighting subtle judgments of affection towards animals. The way they treat their pets; when they kind of ignore them or treat the pet like an accessory instead of making some kind of small acknowledgement of the pet even just scratching the head as the dog walks by. Or people that yell at their dogs. It just rubs me the wrong way.

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    Ann Jeppesen
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like or even trust anyone who doesn't treat animals right. If you don't love them, why have them in the first place? You're responsible for them for their whole life. Not just a part of it.

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    #6

    A person holding a smartphone in a crowd, wearing a gray sweater, engaging in a public setting. Taking a phone call by speaker phone.
    I automatically think the person is selfish and trash.

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    #7

    Heavy traffic at night, with cars lined up on a busy street, illustrating things people judge others for. Switching lanes without the blinker.

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    William Teach
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big pet peeve. Put it on. It's called a signal because it signals your intention. Then you have the ones who put it on after they are already braking. Little late, pal!

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    #8

    Person applying a face mask while recording themselves, highlighting things people judge others for in beauty routines. The aspects of their private life they share on social media.

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    #9

    Two men at an outdoor market, one trying on a green coat, while surrounded by various clothing items, silently judged by style. Being mean to other people for enjoying things, like brightly colored clothes, piercings, or sweatpants. I mean, I might be more comfortable in earth toned dress clothes, but to each their own. Stop tearing other people down for ENJOYING C**P. .

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    Jaq Jack
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of middle school where my dad forced me to wear bright clothes because the dark colored clothes that I wanted to wear to just blend in (because middle school) were “making me and everyone around me depressed”

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    #10

    Shopping carts neatly arranged in a row, an example of things people judge others for when left unreturned. Not putting their shopping cart back.

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    James016
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK have to put a coin in the trolley to use it, you get the coin back when you return it.

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    #12

    Person reading a book on a couch, wearing casual clothes, representing things people secretly judge others for. People who take pride in never reading a book after high school.

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    Mr.Mister
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone i know said this once:" If they want me to read a book, than they shoukld make a video game about it! I don't have time to stare all day long on some paper." But he have the time to stare all day long on his smartphone.....

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    #13

    Person in a subway car, wearing a blue shirt and dark jacket, focused on their phone, representing secret judgment scenarios. Watching a video/listening to music/podcasts/audiobooks without headphones in public. Same goes for speakerphone and for having a phone call where you’re talking very loudly. 

    Not training their dogs. If your dog is so out of control that you have to physically keep it from lunging at someone who’s literally just walking past, you have a problem. (If your dog is just trying to say hi that’s fine).

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    Family's_disappointment
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most dogs are genuinely nice, until they sense danger around them (wheather it's a person or the surrounding)

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    #14

    Hands being washed under a running tap, representing personal hygiene, a common aspect people judge others for. Not washing their hands enough/at all after using the bathroom.

    Repulsive-Main1878 , Anna Shvets Report

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    CaptainBungonia
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How quickly society forgot "The Preachings of Covid19". Although to be fair, many of these lazy pigs didn't wash their filthy hooves pre-Covid19.

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    #15

    Two people in a cozy setting discussing things people secretly judge others for, sitting with a laptop nearby. Having zero situational awareness.

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    CaptainBungonia
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This particular one bugs me in shopping malls. Mobile phone muppets reach the top of the travelator and just stop dead, blocking the way for those behind. I've barged through so many of these imbeciles I've lost count. And don't they act hurt and offended when those around them call them out !

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    #17

    Child crying on a man's shoulder, evoking themes of things people secretly judge others for in parenting. How they parent. It’s very hard to ignore when kids are involved.

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    Breadcrumb.
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a good thing to care enough about how a child is being treated

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    #18

    Group chatting in an office, one man holding a coffee cup, illustrating social interactions people secretly judge others for. Gossiping about others. That tells me they’d gossip about me too.

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    Averysleepypanda
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree with this one only because I truly believe everyone gossips. I'd actually go as far to say that the people who claim not too are usually the biggest offenders.

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    #20

    People reading books in a church setting, symbolizing private judgments in social contexts. When they treat their religion like fact. believe what you want, but if you can’t recognize that your religion has the same chance of being correct as the other thousands of religions in the world then i simply cant trust your judgement.

    Certain_Meeting_6612 , Andrej Lišakov Report

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    Deborah
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem here is when people try to convert you to their religion, or insist that your religion is wrong, or anything along those lines. I don't want to listen to what random people are shouting about their beliefs being better than any other belief.

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    #22

    Two people engaging happily outdoors, holding notebooks, discussing judgments. How loud they are. I don't like people who don't have an indoor voice.

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    Timothy Jor
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oof if that bothers you, you'd hate visiting Greece or any other south european country. We are loud! All my foreign friends have pointed this out to me and said it made a big (and kinda negative) impression to them. It's constant in cafes, restaurants, buses, beaches even hospitals and public service agencies, everyone yells while talking and also moving their arms/hands/head around for extra emphasis.

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    #23

    Student in a library, wearing headphones and writing, while others study quietly nearby. Thinking that they're so cool when they are mean to people, especially at school. And not even blatantly mean...even just if you, for example, try and catch a ball in PE and you drop it. They'll be like haha its okay, but you see them laughing to their friends out of the corner of your eye. It f*****g pisses me off because the meanest people are considered popular most of the time...it's just a bunch of b******t because they just lie and manipulate and cause so much drama to get to the top, and people are too scared to say something because they make people feel like s**t.

    It is not cool to make people feel like s**t.

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    reuben kift
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More often than not, they'll peak at secondary/high school. And those that continue that behaviour well in to adulthood will eventually be exposed as a liar and manipulator and will be ostracized for such behaviour.

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    #24

    Man sitting in a church pew with colorful stained glass windows in the background, reflecting judgment theme. Sharing religious posts but having a horrible personality.

    Frosty_Interest_6740 , Karl Fredrickson Report

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    Shane S
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bible versus in an email signature usually indicates a person is a total nightmare to work with.

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    #25

    A woman and child walking on a boardwalk at sunset, casting long shadows, related to secret judgments. I have mixed feelings about this, but it's when I see a parent constantly shouting at their kids (even when they're still baby) and being loud and negative, especially when it happens in public transport.

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    Shane S
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yelling is bad enough but it’s cursing at the child that seals it for me. I see it more in lower income families but things like ‘sit your a** down!’ or using the F word to emphasize commands. Teaches your kid that acting out of anger is ok.

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    #27

    Person holding a child in a field at sunset, both facing the horizon. How they treat my kid who has special needs.I unapologetically judge people who are unkind. That behavior speaks volumes to me.

    RunningInCali , Daria Obymaha Report

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    WindySwede
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just like the dad hwo blamed his autistic son for the speeding ticket he god, I mean got, because of beeing late. 😵‍💫 (another post here on BP recently)

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    #28

    Person holding a smartphone on a gimbal in a casual outdoor setting, wearing sunglasses and a tie-dye shirt. People living their lives through their phone camera. Like, you're at a concert and instead of watching it, you record it to watch later. Why??
    You watch a beautiful moment and record it to watch later. Why?? Just put down your f*****g phone and EXPERIENCE it!!

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    "Disembodied voice"
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just get a couple photos then put your phone away. More annoyed by people blocking the view by holding their phones up.

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    #30

    A woman and child on a sofa looking at a phone, engaging in a moment of judgment-free relaxation. When they treat their kids like social media accessories. They don't actually parent. They just post their kids every move and every thought and every everything on social media. Actually I'm not so sure I secretly judge that part. I'm pretty open about it.

    Fresh_Distribution54 , Andrej Lišakov Report

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    john doe
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thoes chickens will come home to roost, there already have been law suits over this when the kids become 18 and there will be more. We can only hope that people stop doing it because they understand they can get sued one day.

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    #31

    Person holding a wallet with cash and cards, illustrating things people secretly judge others for. How they spend their money. Don't complain you have no money and don't get paid enough when you told me last week you ordered door dash everyday for every meal. 🙄.

    FuckoryFuckisz87 , EVG Kowalievska Report

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    Jaq Jack
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a friend like that. First off she received a large inheritance. She bought a house and put a certain amount in savings as an emergency fund. And she does work. These are all smart decisions. But then to complain and actually cry to her friends that are all deeply struggling right now that she is “so broke!” It actually really hurts. She goes out of town every weekend and takes as many days off work as she can, eats out every meal, buys whatever clothes she sees that she might desire to wear one day. Meanwhile I’m sitting here having to plan two weeks ahead to buy my son a new sweatshirt. I just want her to stop rubbing it in.

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    #32

    Person driving at night, surprised expression, red light, highlighting things people secretly judge others for. Road rage

    Sure, its annoying seeing stupid drivers. But why get pissed off and start swearing about it. Especially hate people who follow other drivers just to have a shouting match or sometimes a fight.

    Wow you got cut off, or somone overtook you. Who cares. Just get on with your day. Don't go to prison over driving a car


    I guess also people who drink and drive or speed in general. If they only ever hurt themselves I wouldn't care. But too many times you see families being killed because one twat didn't care.

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    #33

    Having an imperialistic mentality. They do everything right. Everyone else is doing it wrong. “I would have done it this way” trying flex trivial/boring information. Bragging about how they have better s**t than you.

    Slugginator_3385 , Andrej Lišakov Report

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    Lilly Rapson
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And every thing they have is litteral trash bilding up that they dont need

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    #35

    Rows of black dumbbells in a gym, a common subject of secret judgment among fitness enthusiasts. Not re-racking weights at the gym.

    Bpcpa1984 , Pixabay Report

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    Loudawg76
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or not wiping down equipment after using. That pisses me off soooo much

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    #36

    Two women chatting at a table with a laptop, possibly discussing things people secretly judge others for. Conversation skills.

    If they're quiet or shy that's fine, I get it, I'm an introvert and fairly private. But if they are dominating the conversation with constant talk of only themselves and not contributing in a meaningful way, I am absolutely judging.

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    #37

    People boasting their body counts and the conquests they've had.

    Super cringe.

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    #38

    “What’s One Thing You Secretly Judge People For?” (30 Answers) I'm a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and when I'm in meetings there's always one person who shows up talks about their "war stories," how many times they've been to jail, how many times they OD, and how many substances they have to consume in order to be unresponsive. It's like they're glorifying their addiction, and I try my best to have compassion but with this particular type of person I find it exceedingly difficult.

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    Emma S
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    5 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in AA and I don't mind hearing the 'war stories.' It reminds me of the places addiction can take me, and the chaos that it brings. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking, so not everyone who attends and shares is sober. Also, the newcomer who is still drinking or in early recovery will likely be able to identify more with the 'war stories' than with someone who has many years of sobriety.

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    #39

    Fishing for praise. I pretend not to notice their “discreet” begging for compliments and keep moving the convo forward. Preferably away from their favorite topic — themselves lol.

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    Ka Se
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did brag about the gingerbread house I have made with my kid this year. I know it is ridiculous but I really think it looks neat. 😁

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    #40

    Family smiling together outdoors, demonstrating things people judge others for, like appearance and fashion choices. Having too many kids.

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    Pittsburgh rare
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's government subsidies for families having three or more children here. They don't discriminate by income, so those religious nuts with 11 kids get not only the subsidies but also tax exemptions and heavy discounts in everything from university fees to groceries and so forth. I've always advocated for helping families from the first child and remove the aid from the 4th kid or so. If you want to birth your own football team is only fair that you pay for it.

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    #41

    Piercing their babies ears. I know it’s sometimes cultural but it’s just so trashy to me.

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    Schmebulock
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like nose piercings on anyone. It's such a blatant look at me move when half the time that stud looks like a booger.

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    #43

    Person taking a photo with a smartphone at an outdoor event, subtle judgment in people's expressions around. Brand names they are always flashing.

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    Nonna_SoF
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn it Brand Names! How many times do we have to arrest you for flashing people!

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    #45

    Using "seen" instead of "saw". Example: "I seen that car the other day".

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    Deborah
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a commercial for an auto protection plan where one person says "and we never seen the bill" and it's like fingernails on a blackboard every time.

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    #46

    Woman walking outdoors, focused on her phone, holding a shopping bag; example of things people judge others for. Responding in the group chat but ignoring my individual texts.

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    Sandella
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes you don't have the energy to enter a full on 1:1 conversation.with someone, when it can take 2 seconds to drop a comment on a group chat. I'm mindful of this but sometimes it has to be done, especially when said person is a time hogger with their incessant messaging. People should be allowed to respond to messages when they want and not expected to be 100% available all the time.

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    #48

    Adding salt to food before tasting it.

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    Ann Jeppesen
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately I'm guilty of that. It's such a bad habit, I'm aware of it and getting better at tasting before I add salt.

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    #49

    Woman typing on a laptop, hands with red nails, subtly reflecting judgmental perceptions. Spelling “lose” as “loose”.

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    Ann Jeppesen
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They might not have English as their first language. I've mixed them up before. But I also live in Denmark.

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    #50

    Using retractable leashes for their dogs. Especially on busy roads. Good way to get your dog smoked by a car when they run into the road and there’s no tension to stop them….

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    "Disembodied voice"
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a retractable leash for my dog but it can lock. I always set it shorter around people and roads.

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    #52

    A busy street crowded with diverse people walking, highlighting things people secretly judge others for. Whistling in public. For some reason it just really pisses me off.

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    Abdullah Abd Rahman
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's ok if it's not too loud - and especially not on public transport. Happy people whistle.

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    #53

    Their music taste.

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    Egg
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being judgemental about other people's taste in music seems more like the problem

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    #54

    How they like their steak. If it's more than medium well, I'm Judgy McJudgerson.

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    Brian Droste
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't try to judge other people in their food choices or how they like their food cooked. We are all different and all like different food and cooked all are own way.

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