Posted by Michael83 on December 29, 2007, at 23:17:59
In reply to Re: Note about the above post. » Michael83, posted by obsidian on December 27, 2007, at 23:22:56
>>>I guess it is that you just don't know, you can't know, so you can never assume.
I read your story and I understand that there are many people out there who have good reason for their "less than polished presentation," but I think on the whole, the majority of people dressing and acting like slobs are not mentally ill. Otherwise 80% of the population would have to be mentally ill. =p
There are always exceptions and I really do like to think there is a justified reason for some people behaving the way they do, I think people who try to approach things very nonjudgementally often in a way assume too often that there is good reason for their poor behavior.
I guess I'm very judgemental on assuming about people, because to tell you the truth most of the time I'm right about my assumptions. I'm very very good at gauging people. BUT where I've tried to be humble is in NOT getting angry at these people for the way they are, even if there is no good reason for it. Which is not always easy.
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