DJMB

I am aware that in most cases speaking in acronyms is inappropriate. The argument for this social norm lies in that generally we believe that acronyms are to be reserved for AIM, facebook, email, text messaging, and other informal written forms of communication where as good grammar with correct diction and syntax are appropriate in all situations. However, I will guarantee you that there is a set of acronym speak that is perfect for verbal communication in informal conversation. These acronyms can be referred to as the "judge acronyms." They are formed as follows:

• DJM: Don't Judge Me
• I(T)JY: I'm (Totally) Judging You
• ITJ(Insert first initial of name of someone here): I'm Totally Judging _________.

Before I expand on the usefulness of these acronyms, I will provide my readers with some helpful examples of them in context.

• Your friend is wearing a wild outfit, that is jean shorts over hot pink tights with converse tennis shoes and a wife beater thank top. Upon seeing her, you immediately tell her ITJY because quite frankly, her outfit is janky.
• You are eating lunch with some new friends who aren't yet acquainted with your eating habits. You order plain pasta with only butter and salt. Everyone at the table stares at you judgingly as they haven't yet had the opportunity to eat this delicious dish. In efforts to defend your food you say "DJM" because really everybody has different taste buds.
• You are hanging out with your two best friends discussing the events of the weekend. You find out that one of your friends, Tony spent his weekend cheating on his beautiful girlfriend, Eva. During this conversation you look at your other friend and say ITJT, because it's definitely not cool to cheat.

The judgement acronyms aren't meant to come off as mean or vindictive. Rather, they are meant as a means of communicating a lack of approval between friends. The most exciting part about speaking with these acronyms is the confused look you get from those who aren't in the loop. In fact, you will be able to TJT for their lack of social intuition.