Fundamental Attribution Error
We judge others on their personality or fundamental character, but we judge ourselves on the situation.
social belief
Maria is late to work, she’s lazy. You’re late to work, it is a bad morning
The fundamental attribution error is so prevalent because it’s rooted in psychology, so completely overcoming it can be difficult.
One way that helps you combating FAE is gratitude. When you become resentful at someone for a bad “quality” they demonstrate, try to make a list of five positive qualities the person also exhibits. This will help balance out your perspective and can help you view them as a whole person instead of through the lens of a single negative quality.