Don’t Judge|قضاوت نکن

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“98th story”

A Story by Laleh Chini:

I just remembered a memory in my young 20s. It taught me a lesson.

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I was back home in Iran and I was married and had my son. There was a female gathering in a relative’s house and I was getting ready for the party.

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My husband was going to stay at home and take care of our son while I’m gone.

When I kissed them goodbye to go to the car to leave, our car didn’t start. Something was wrong. My husband tried to fix it fast, but it was no use.

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I couldn’t wait much longer because I was very late for the party. We decided that I’d walk to the main street which was very close to get a taxi.

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I walked to the main station and waited for a taxi. A taxi stopped to pick me up, whereas I was telling my destination to see if he can take me there, my brother who had a beautiful, expensive sports car passed by to go to our place and saw me.

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He was wondering why I was at the station. He stopped in front of the taxi and pointed at me to get into the car. The taxi driver saw him. I told the taxi driver, thanks for your time but I don’t need a taxi any longer.

The taxi driver said: “Shame on you. You have a wedding ring.

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You just saw a fancy car with a rich, handsome boy and decided to get in. I pity the man who married you. How would he ever know what you just did right now? Shame, shame.”

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120 comments ›

  1. Sonrisa
    July 4, 2019 • 7:49 am

    At times we are quick to pass judgement without knowing the facts. Thanks for sharing you valuable memory Laleh. 💜

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  2. Blogging_with_Bojana
    July 4, 2019 • 8:07 am

    You know what I’m thinking? How dare he interfere? How dare people in general? What do they know about me or you or anyone for that matter?

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  3. TheRamblingWombat
    July 4, 2019 • 8:14 am

    Very good advice and a great example.

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  4. fantasynovel1
    July 4, 2019 • 8:43 am

    He judged without knowing the truth… hate this type of person

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  5. Indira
    July 4, 2019 • 8:53 am

    Normal mortals are generally judgemental 😊

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  6. equipsblog
    July 4, 2019 • 8:56 am

    How did you respond? Great story.

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  7. hassanmosleh
    July 4, 2019 • 8:56 am

    The judge gathers all the information and witnesses for his final judgment, but some people like that taxi driver reveal their judgment without knowing any thing, that is such a shame.

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  8. inhiscare753
    July 4, 2019 • 9:17 am

    What a wonderful meaningful message in the story. True words of Wisdom. Many times instead of simply asking a simple question, people, would rather assume.
    Great Story 🤗💜🌸

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  9. Johnzelle
    July 4, 2019 • 9:26 am

    Your next book should be a collection of these stories. So great!

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  10. jennasworldview
    July 4, 2019 • 9:34 am

    People are so quick to judge without the facts. I am so glad that you didn’t explain yourself.
    It goes to show that we should be slow to speak in all things.

    Jenna
    xoxo
    https://www.jennasworldview.com/2019/07/03/halfway-through-2019-lets-reflect-and-reposition/

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  11. crimsonprose
    July 4, 2019 • 9:45 am

    Appearances. How we jump at them. never a moment to ask if there’s another interpretation. Always the worst.

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  12. sanjay ranout
    July 4, 2019 • 10:24 am

    Lol, people often see the things as they look not actually how they are,,,

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  13. DutchIl
    July 4, 2019 • 10:39 am

    Thank you for sharing!… 🙂

    A tongue can accuse and carry bad news
    The seeds of distrust, it can sow,
    So unless you know the truth and only the truth
    Be careful of stones that you throw.
    (Larry “Dutch” Woller )

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  14. Ancient Skies
    July 4, 2019 • 11:09 am

    A powerful story Laleh! If it had been reversed and a man was getting in the car with a woman, I’m sure nothing would be said!

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  15. Ultra
    July 4, 2019 • 11:59 am

    Each story teaches something, prompts something and advises caution.
    Thank you for your informative stories.
    greetings

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  16. Jonathan Caswell
    July 4, 2019 • 12:46 pm

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    MORE HURTS ARE DONE BY COMMENTS AND JUDGEMENTS “OFF THE CUFF—WITHOUT THE BRAIN” THAN ANY OTHER! HE HAD HIS SNAP JUDGEMENT MIND MADE UP!

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  17. 🌴🌺🇹🇹🌊Tammy7711🌴🌺🇹🇹🌊
    July 4, 2019 • 1:01 pm

    Hmm. So true. We are not to judge else we’ll be judged back with those same judgements. Read the Chapter of Matthew 7 in the Holy Bible of God. Christ God’s Son reached about this. Blessings & grace to you. ❤

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  18. padmajaramesh
    July 4, 2019 • 1:15 pm

    You’re right
    The taxi driver is more of being judgemental like so many of the society . Mostly proven wrong
    😰

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  19. Rosaliene Bacchus
    July 4, 2019 • 3:05 pm

    Amazing how people who know nothing about who we are think that they have the right to pass judgment on our behavior!

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  20. Morenikeji
    July 4, 2019 • 5:51 pm

    This is what we call “overjumping into conclusions”.

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  22. Success Inspirers' World
    July 5, 2019 • 7:37 am

    Many people make hasty judgement like this. If there were need to say shame, it would be rather to him. Probably he goes around loosely with women. That is why he jumped to that conclusion.

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  23. Winnie
    July 5, 2019 • 7:51 am

    Yes. We must not be quick to judge. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Kranti
    July 5, 2019 • 1:29 pm

    Yes, normally many people judge without knowing the truth.. that is shameful! Great story with a great message!!

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  25. Shantanu Baruah
    July 5, 2019 • 3:08 pm

    Aren’t we all judge too fast – a great reminder

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  26. usfman
    July 5, 2019 • 3:45 pm

    While we are on the subject of shame, I apologize to your country for the shameful actions of our President toward your country and many of ours as well.

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  27. Ultra
    July 5, 2019 • 4:35 pm

    I am thinking why people like to judge the behavior of others. He is often wrong. I do not think we’re all kind to each other. Really?

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  28. Anonymous
    July 6, 2019 • 1:23 pm

    The judgemental taxi driver only said that because he lost his fare. Shame on him.

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  29. tomhudson
    July 6, 2019 • 1:26 pm

    The judgemental taxi driver only said that because he lost his fare. Shame on him.

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  30. Roy McCarthy
    July 7, 2019 • 6:32 am

    Though maybe you judged the taxi driver harshly too Laleh? Maybe he was tired, not earning much, family waiting at home for their father. He was wrong but maybe could be forgiven.

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  31. Tanusri sen
    July 7, 2019 • 1:33 pm

    Really hats off to you ma’am. You did not respond to him and just walked. away. Many will loose temper after getting such comments.

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  36. fulvialuna1
    July 14, 2019 • 3:59 pm

    Quando l’uomo imparerà a giudicare solo con cognizine di causa? Riflettere prima di parlare sarebbe meglio.

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  37. myexpressionofthoughtsblog
    July 18, 2019 • 9:13 am

    That’s why it’s always said half knowledge is very bad as being quick judgemental like a driver is too harmful.
    On the other hand people talk and you can’t stop anyone from talking. It’s upto us how we react.

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  38. Mathew Philip
    July 18, 2019 • 10:43 am

    never mind on people’s negative judgement

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  39. yzydobdaco
    July 27, 2020 • 8:19 pm

    Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?

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  40. bigskybuckeye
    December 23, 2021 • 8:11 am

    Definitely blindsided by the ending. Laleh, your writing shares unique moments of surprise with the reader. In this case, the taxi driver needs to check his rearview mirror. He totally missed the honorable wife and mother.

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  41. utahan15
    December 23, 2021 • 9:12 am

    assume
    ass of me
    see
    so sad
    too bad
    hope you are over it
    tho

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  42. Poesias y Sentimientos
    December 27, 2021 • 4:17 pm

    GUAPA,BONITA TE MANDO UN ABRAZO Y FELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2022.
    SABES QUE NO CONOZCO TU IDIOMA.

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  43. Monalisa
    January 12, 2022 • 11:43 pm

    Hi Laleh! A great post. Teaches a lot, thanks for sharing!

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