Judging an opinion

Judging an opinion How many of you have been wrongly accused of being 'judgemental' when in actuality all you were doing was expressing your opinion? Both my hands are raised😂 I am the most misunderstood person in this department. When I got accused of this from more than one person, it got me to do a bit of research. I will let you be the judge of what your opinion will be in this case. There is a very fine line between both words. Opinions are primarily based on beliefs, not necessarily facts. Sometimes the gut feeling works overtime and predicts or states one's views or feelings in a given circumstance or situation. These are based on personal preferences, mindset or the overall environment. These could also be influenced by past experiences or proximity to the subject. Opinions are not forced and one can stick to ones guns without changing another persons mind. It is accepting of the others preference but not as one of their own. Typically, people with strong opinions would lose interest and go their separate way. When giving an opinion words like 'I believe, I feel, maybe, or I think, in my opinion' are often used. Eg. You may be able to get better assignments if you improve your marketing pitch. Judgemental on the other hand is when you assess a circumstance or situation and give a definite preference. You categorically act in conflict to the other person and there is no room for compromise. It is not flexible and more often than not based on true facts and rules. It is intrusive and leaves little room for communication. Especially, when the accompanying tone is aggressive and patronising. When being judgemental words like 'you are wrong, I know better, you must not' are frequently heard and people are very rigid in their stance. You need to accept their views. Eg. You will never get assignments with that marketing pitch. Your marketing pitch sucks! (Agressive tone) An exception here can be if an opinion has been formed from blatant facts which are clearly visible to all and a judgement is passed. Eg. Based on your quarterly report it appears your marketing strategy is weak. So, to all you naysayers, I am highly opinionated and reserve my judgement for things that are glaringly vivid and factual. I do voice my thoughts based on my strong gut reactions. So I guess, being an exception to the rule is my judgement. So, what do you think?