Meet Harry: The Importance of Not Judging Too Fast

Have you ever bought a new product and after a brief period of use, decided that it was the worst thing you ever spent money on? This is what happened to Harry, who recently purchased a new smart phone that he was enthusiastic about. After reading many great reviews online, he was excited to try it out. He went home, charged the battery, and started using it. However, after only 30 minutes of use, he decided that it was too difficult to use and decided to go back to his old phone. He even called his friends to warn them about the phone’s supposed faults.

While this scenario may be relatable, it highlights a bigger issue in society: people tend to judge things too quickly. We make decisions based on a superficial experience, which isn’t enough to accurately form an opinion. Testing and experiencing something only once will give you an incomplete and unreliable perspective.

Why do we have this impatience of experiencing things thoroughly before sharing our opinions with others? We can find the answers by looking at Harry’s attitude. He expected everything to work perfectly from the start, and when it didn’t, he blamed the situation instead of looking at himself.

To form a thorough experience of something, it takes time. Doing something only once is not enough. This is where Harry went wrong. He didn’t spend enough time with the phone, and as a result, he wasn’t able to form an accurate opinion about it. He also allowed his internal resistance to prevent him from testing the device any further. Once he decided that the phone was faulty, there was no way to change his opinion. He wasn’t willing to give it more time to see if things would improve.

When you face a situation like Harry did, make sure to test the new thing or concept long enough. Spending more time with the product will enable you to have a comprehensive experience about it, instead of a superficial judgement. Give yourself enough time to see how things turn out, measure the benefits and disadvantages in your daily life, and then form your opinion.

Remember that even if the thing doesn’t work for you, it can work well for someone else. Everyone has different requirements, so what may not work for you might work for someone else. It’s also worth remembering that the more time you spend with the thing or concept, the more familiar and comfortable you will become with it.

Don’t be quick to make a final judgement. Take the time to experience the thing or concept thoroughly, and then you can give an honest view to yourself and others about the matter. Share your feedback, both positive and negative. If you come to a negative opinion, be sure to let the source know, so that further improvements can be made.

In conclusion, judging something too fast is not an effective strategy to follow. Instead, spend more time with the thing or concept, giving yourself the opportunity to develop a comprehensive experience with it. Only then should you form an opinion, and even then, you should emphasize that it is only your experience with the subject. By following this blueprint, like Harry, you can ensure that your opinions are well-informed and accurate.