Is it a good idea to make judgments?

Answer 1

yes, but keep an open mind. Using your judgment is a fundamental part of self preservation. Anytime you make a decision, you are judging between your options. In the context of social interaction, it's no different. You choose your mentors, your friends, and you choose to avoid dangerous or offensive characters. In your relationships, you must judge acceptable and unacceptable behavior, set boundaries against the hurtful, and risk vulnerability with the compassionate. These are all judgments. So every interaction requires judgment.