How To!: Be Less Judgy

Erica judges other people by default. Whether they are
acquaintances, co-workers, or new arrivals in a club, her first
impression is often negative. “I would like to learn how to quash
that part of myself,” she says, because those judgments might be
ruling out potential friendships. On this episode of How To!,
Courtney Martin brings on Dr. Terri Apter, psychologist and author
of Passing Judgment: The Power of Praise & Blame in Everyday
Life. Terri explains that Erica’s initial reactions are more useful
than she thinks—and can help her better understand herself. 
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