Some judgmental people behave as though they feel superior to others, when in fact it’s the complete opposite. Let’s say that person #1 isn’t very physically active and spends a lot of time watching reality TV. If person #2 says that they don’t watch those kinds of shows, person #1 might feel insecure about their life choices. They’ll ask #2 what they like to watch and put down whatever their answer is. That way, they put themselves back into a position of perceived superiority so they no longer feel “bad.”
