Looking back, being a JW meant constantly analyzing and categorizing others. On field service, persons were either "sheeplike" or "goatlike". In the congregation it went even further. Individuals were always judged and categorized by their "spiritual status". Among other things, we labeled our brothers as "spiritually weak", "spiritually strong" and "bad association". Name-calling was common, and oftentimes we did so whilst completely ignorant of their personal circumstances. Sometimes we got so caught up in judging, we became totally oblivious of how we ourselves were perceived by other persons.
Sisters were constantly mentally evaluating every man they met as to suitable "husband material", and brothers would also evaluate sisters as to suitable "wife material".
In your eyes, did someone's "spiritual status" override their other fine or not so fine qualities? Was it difficult for you to simply enjoy someone's company, or their talents, and learn from their experiences without labeling them? Personally, this was something I specifically worked on after fading. Was it also difficult for you to do this after leaving JW?