You may believe, for example, that your neighbor is terribly arrogant and unfriendly because he rarely speaks or acknowledges you on the street. If, however, you find out that your neighbor’s partner recently died and then a month later he lost his job, you might think differently, right? Accepting others is all about allowing someone else the space to be who they are without you layering judgments and interpretations on top of their behavior. Your neighbor may act unfriendly, but he also has some very understandable reasons for being withdrawn and quiet.
