People judge, that's a fact of life. No matter what you say or do, someone will have something to say. You can do something with pure intention and some fool(s) will take offense to it. Just because you don't care what people think doesn't stop them from judging you. The best thing you can do is be yourself and remember this: What others think is none of your business. It took me a while to reach that point, but I'm so glad I did. If I lived my life trying to please people, I would be in bad shape because everyone has different expectations. One person may be easy to please and the next one has a list of stipulations showing you how to gain their approval. The only person I'm trying to please is Jesus and by my progress, I'd say he's well pleased with me so that's all that matters. As long as you treat people respectfully, whether they like you or not is irrelevant. Some people aren't going to like you even if you haven't offended them; that's their problem and not yours. I've always prided myself on marching to the beat of MY own drum. I've never been one to follow what everyone else is doing, I like to stand out because in my opinion, the world is looking for individuals and not clones. I have to be real and mention that everyone to a certain extent cares what others think of them. Even God cares about how his people that are called by his name are represented. If people didn't care about what other people thought you wouldn't look appropriate for a job interview or when you go to church or a formal environment. For an interview, you're supposed to care what the hiring manager thinks by dressing appropriately because (s)he's the one that can hire or reject you. You want to put your best foot forward during the interview, but even then you should be yourself. You're not supposed to interview looking a hot mess, that's not a good look AT ALL. I think everyone would appreciate people judging them positively, it's when they are judged negatively that causes them not to care what someone else thinks. Someone's life is theirs, they can live how they see fit. If they ask me for wisdom, I'll probably share but let them know they can't get upset if I tell them what they need (not want) to hear. Even if they don't like what I have to say, I will still offer wisdom if requested. I like what someone posted on facebook in regards to a thread: You can't control what others think of you, any attempt at doing so is futile. For me personally, as long as I'm not endangering myself or others, it's none of anyone's business how I live my life. At the same time, I'm open to constructive criticism to help me become better.
