How do you know if someone is mature or not?
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58675)
Delhi, India
January 1, 2018 3:24am CST
I was reading about maturity. It was mentioned that if one buys books more than he buys clothes, he could be considered as mature.
If someone thinks that taking drugs is not a cool and it is something not necessary to appear 'modern', then he could be considered mature.
The one who realizes that everyone is not your friend. People come and go. One who realizes that one came alone in this world and that he would leave this world alone. Therefore, there's no point stressing over lost relationships. One can keep only what is meant to stay.
What are your criteria for defining maturity in a person?
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
It is a very good point
. The one who could show empathy could be considered as mature. There are less number of people who show empathy.
. The one who could show empathy could be considered as mature. There are less number of people who show empathy.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
1 Jan 18
But there is a child in each of us, even if we become older.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
1 Jan 18
Being sensitive towards others and not just thinking about one's self.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
Yes, you are right. You mean to say the one who shows empathy could be considered as a mature person. Although, such persons are less in numbers.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
Yes, you are very right that the one who could take decisions with rational thinking and is decisive could be considered as a mature person. An indecisive person could not only land himself in trouble but others also.
that the one who could take decisions with rational thinking and is decisive could be considered as a mature person. An indecisive person could not only land himself in trouble but others also.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
@LadyDuck Yes, taking decisions independently is also very important in life.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
2 Jan 18
@dpk262006 A grown up person should be able to decide without the need to ask to the others.
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@Daljinder (23231)
• Bangalore, India
1 Jan 18
The way one behave, speak, think and act. To be considerate, respectful and helpful.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
Do you mean to say the one who thinks before acting could be considered as a mature person?
Yes, one could be considered as a mature person, if he is considerate and respectful to others.
Yes, one could be considered as a mature person, if he is considerate and respectful to others. 1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
5 Jan 18
@Daljinder What do you consider as mature thoughts?
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@Daljinder (23231)
• Bangalore, India
4 Jan 18
@dpk262006 I meant who is thoughtful and mature in thoughts.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
1 Jan 18
Oh dear, that is a tough one. I think it is a good point you make about friends.
Thinking about deeper things (once in awhile) is another good one
Concern for others at least some of the time, another one
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
@FayeHazel Digging deeper in a negative sense could also be termed as poking your nose into affairs of others, which is not a good habit.
A person with negative bend of mind will go deeper into a thing just to insult the other person, in my view.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
Yes, you are right that if you dig out deeper into a thing (in a positive sense), it shows that you are curious and it is a sign of maturity.
Yes, concern for others and showing empathy is another important point, which we find in a mature person.
that if you dig out deeper into a thing (in a positive sense), it shows that you are curious and it is a sign of maturity.
Yes, concern for others and showing empathy is another important point, which we find in a mature person.2 people like this
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
2 Jan 18
@dpk262006 True, actually now that I think, digging deeper (negative fashion) may be immature. Interesting how that changes depending on the motive of the person
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
Yes, the one who is decisive and knows how to give respect to others could be considered a mature person.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
1 Jan 18
Yes, you are right the one who respect others and show humble attitude, could be considered as a mature person.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
2 Jan 18
If they know their limit in whatever spheres of life they could be considered as mature.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
Yes, knowing one's limit is one of the important traits and if one knows his limit and does not go beyond it, he could be considered as a mature person.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
31 Jan 18
Yes, maturity has no direct relation with age and even some older people sometimes behaves immaturely.
Understandably, those who have the quality of forgiving others is considered mature by you.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
5 Feb 18
@SIMPLYD My pleasure.
PS - Happy week ahead.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
1 Feb 18
@dpk262006 Thank you for understanding my side. 
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
Yes, you are right that the one who could differentiate between right and wrong, could be considered as a mature person.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
9 Feb 18
Yes, you are very right that action speaks louder than one's words. Therefore, how a person reacts to a particular situation, will reveal his actual maturity level.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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1 Jan 18
As there are opinions there are definitions of maturity. Here is one I like....
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
Yes, the one who cares about others and shows empathy could be considered as a mature person.
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@smileyhema (4606)
• United States
2 Jul 19
It depends on the situation. In each situation, if he/ she can consider practical steps to deal with it, they will be matured enough.
@YrNemo (20261)
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1 Jan 18
Maturity in a sense, is relative to how certain people look at certain things (I think). One can be mature in certain areas of their life, but remains immature in others. For example, religious people or scholars, they could be terribly mature in their ways of thinking about life in general, but if you watch them with animals or odd things, they might surprise you.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Jan 18
Yes, you could say that maturity differs from person to person. It is also correct that one may not be mature in each and every field. You are right that scholars etc. may be master in their own field but they may not show same level of maturity in other aspects of life.
that scholars etc. may be master in their own field but they may not show same level of maturity in other aspects of life.1 person likes this
