Are you an open-minded person?

United States
June 19, 2011 7:44pm CST
I like to think of myself as an open-minded person. I do not judge others, and I like to hear their views and opinions. I take their views and opinions into consideration, because often times, I am on the fence about how I feel on certain topics... and other people's views and opinions help me make my own! :-) What about you? Are you an open-minded person, or a close-minded person and how so? Be honest. LOL
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@6928961 (111)
• China
20 Jun 11
Yes,I like listen other's ideas,when I meet some problems.I think if you only believe yourself you will be radical.Sometimes when something happen around my life,I will care about what other's thinking.Everyone not have the same idea,so I think we should listen others ideas more and enrich yourself.Then the world will become harmonious.
• United States
20 Jun 11
I agree! We all need to be a little more open-minded and listen to what others have to say. It would definitely make the world a better place. :-)
• United States
20 Jun 11
LOL, _Sooner! .
• United States
20 Jun 11
*face palm* .
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
what does it mean by open minded person? is this the person wants to talk with any topic, you will be an open minded person if you reach the right age for it, because you will not be an open minded person if you not old old enough to think what is right and what is wrong. So for me I am very open minded person. How about the others?
@rmnrmn (688)
• India
20 Jun 11
Open minded person is those person who speaks their mind without thinking what others person think about him or her. Open minded person never care if others around him thinking negatively about him. Sometimes, speech of open ended person hurts people which is not good. However, I am also open minded person and many people hate me to have such trait in me even my family gets hurt and request me to change myself. But I enjoy and love to talk directly without any fear and hesitation.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
You cannot truly consider yourself as an open-minded person if you don't expose yourself to topics that most affect you. The topics that you have experienced and have strong passions about, and learning that other people won't be agreeable all the time will make you realize whether or not you are open-minded. I used to think that I too was very much open-minded until I came across topics that insulted me. There were those people who I thought was there (in my discussion) to disagree to everything I said. Then I realized I wasn't so open-minded at all. Further, I think being open-minded or close-minded depends on the situation. It's not just about discussions and conversations, it's also about activities. There are people who are more open to new stuff while others who just aren't. There are those who may be open to one thing but closed to another. I guess that makes us all unique. Have a great MyLot experience!
• United States
20 Jun 11
Hi laydee, Nice name, it's cute and unique! ;) Thanks for responding... I agree with you. I have been in many situations where the topic was something I felt very strong about, and had my opinion set. However, I did not argue with the people who disagreed with me. Everyone is going to have a different opinion, and it's not right to put their opinions down. It's not your opinion! You just have to accept that they feel differently about it. It doesn't make them a bad person or anything...
@Graceekwenx (3160)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
Hi Angelee! I am a very open-minded person. In fact, i believe that for a person to be mature, they should be open-minded and allow themselves to learn from other people.
• United States
20 Jun 11
I agree, being open-minded makes you a more mature person. :-)
• United States
20 Jun 11
I tend to believe I am an open-minded person, as I would never judge anyone. I will always respectfully listen to what others say. Though I may or may not follow the advice, I do tend to think clearly on what is being said as I have found at times to be some ring of truth in there. I will always take advice into consideration as I am human and am in no way a perfect one. Therefore, for me being open minded at times helps to balance pros and cons.
• United States
20 Jun 11
Hi hardworkinggurl, Well said! That is exactly the same as me. :-)
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
22 Jun 11
Yes friend I am also open minded women and frankly and talkative women. I know life is very short so be happy my all family members tell me ohhhh really your mind is so good. I always talk with any other then they are laughing and say really your nature is jawally nature. I never doubt on my husband if he is talking with any girl. Because I know doubt can lost our life. So I also like open minded person.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
20 Jun 11
I think i am an open-minded person, as i prefer not to judge anyone. I like to listen the opinion of others although i might not always accept the advice. I will only accept the advice when it seems to worth it. After all, every human is not prefect in some ways, right? We should always learn from each other to overcome our daily life matters. Most important is, always stay positive as much as possible.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
For me yes it is good to have it attitude you are open minded you are follow what Jehovah God do.
@rmnrmn (688)
• India
20 Jun 11
I am an open minded person. I love to talk directly without any hesitation. I talk what I feel and the way I think. I never mind what people think about me bad or good. I always speak my mind.
@polaris77 (2040)
• Bacau, Romania
20 Jun 11
I consider myself to be an open-minded because I don't judge people by how well they look and they are dressed,I am interested in what they have in my mind,and I also enjoy communicating with people regardless of races,religious beliefs,political views or any other preferences.I love cultural diversity and I dislike the fact that unfortunately there are still many countries in the world in which freedom of expression is very limited,so for all these reasons I think I can consider myself an open-minded person.
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
20 Jun 11
Hi angelee i am also an open minded person as i also take others views & consider them to implement on myself. It doesnot matter if their views don't get matched with my views but even then i listen to them may be i get more refined views that can be useful to me.
• India
20 Jun 11
i think open minded people wins heart of any person very easily,because they are honest.Everybody want to hear truth.Liars or fake person even got succeed in cheating someone ,but their times changed bad after their cover was blown.i think i am open minded person and straight forward too .
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
I think I am an open minded person. I usually try to put myself on other's shoes and try to check on what he feels about a certain situation. Also when dealing with debates and arguments, I almost always try to be impartial and hear both sides of the coin. I also practice the habit of seeking first to understand by listening to others' thoughts then afterwhich be understood by conveying your own thoughts. I love being open minded because it broadens what I know, feel and experience. It expands my thinking and creates great improvement within me.
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
I'm an open minded person, just like you. :)