What do people mean when they say they like a person with an "Open Mind"? What is an open mind? Does that mean, willing to try new things? Or is it more than just that? And is close minded the opposite of that?
2007-01-02 13:36:26 · 13 answers · asked by X Anonymous 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
If you're too open minded, your brain will fall out.
2007-01-02 13:40:25 · answer #1 · answered by musicgirl31♫ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does mean willing to try new things, but there's more to it than just that. Open-mindedness is a good trait to acquire. Open-minded people are non-judgmental and can see both sides of an issue; therefore, they rarely take sides. In an argument or discussion, for example, they are willing to see the other person's point of view. If their spouse or child has done something wrong, they don't immediately freak out. They take the time to assess the situation by listening and talking things out.They don't point a finger, and are not easily swayed by gossip or prejudice. Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it? However, an open-minded person is a treasured friend, one that you want to always keep.
Close-minded people are the opposite. They have tunnel vision and only see one side of things -- their side!
2007-01-02 13:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It definitely means that you aren't stubborn or narrow-minded. You have your own views, but you have considered other views too and can see where the other side is coming from. Trying new things is a part of it--it shows that you aren't afraid of change and willing to do something that someone else is really into, instead of what you think is fun.
A closed mind is basically the opposite. A close-minded person is very stubborn and is not willing to take other people's ideas into consideration. I don't think a close-minded person would try new things to appease those around them.
2007-01-02 13:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by Kitty Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having an open mind means you are open to new things and things that are not common to you.
Being closed minded is the opposite and it means that you arent willing to listen to or do new things.
something along those lines...
2007-01-02 13:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, an open mind is a person who looks at both sides of the story; tries to put themselves in both sides' shoes.This, to me, is being of an open mind.
2007-01-02 13:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by The Part Truth Xades 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He would like to dump whats left of His into your"open Mind"
2007-01-02 13:47:10 · answer #6 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always be careful of open minds that you don't get hit with the door when they begin to close.
2007-01-02 13:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you are open to the world of possibilities and willing to discover alternatives to what you already may know.
2007-01-02 13:45:11 · answer #8 · answered by BluLizard 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that the person will to listen to new ideas and will to try change. There's lot of people who don't like change the believe if it's not broken don't fix it.
2007-01-02 13:42:13 · answer #9 · answered by rma2ks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means open to new ideas . . not necessarily willing to try new things.
2007-01-02 13:40:03 · answer #10 · answered by Freedspirit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋