| Narrow mindedness
Posted: 10/25/2009 2:04:10 PM | We all have our own life experiences, draw conclusions and opinions from that to govern our conduct.
Many of us may be guilty of some degree of narrow mindedness, occasionally or pertaining to a specific matter.
We also encounter this trait in others.
How do you deal with your own narrow mindedness and how do you respond when you experience it from of others? | |
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| Narrow mindedness
Posted: 10/25/2009 2:16:07 PM | interesting, but difficult. Everyone has a different perspective on what is narrow minded and what is not.
However, I find that with my own narrow mindedness, it is usually only a matter of time before I encounter a situation that allows me a greater perspective. Sometimes that is your own experiences or those of someone close to you. An eye opening 'aha' moment. Epiphanies :) It is also why I don't like to fault youth, because it is understandable that we would all be that way, narrow or rigid, at some time or in some areas.
When it is someone else, I try to remember what I said above. Usually if I find a rigid attitude, if I feel it is important, or I would like to share my thoughts with the person, I try to find a way to reach them that is not too invasive. In other words, present new or different ideas in a non-threatening, ego-jolting way  | |
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| Narrow mindedness
Posted: 10/25/2009 2:23:22 PM | If it has been shown to me that I have been narrow-minded then I shall consider it a time to learn and grow. Thus comes wisdom from experience.
How do I respond with narrow-minded people? Well that depends, for I will evaluate if there is a need or duty to respond in the first place. If my life will not be significantly impacted by keeping the relationship casual I have the choice to ignore it.
However if the relationship is more significant, perhaps it an employer or person of authority, or someone I have authority over, then I may consider discussing the matter in hopes of broadening their perspective. | |
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| Narrow mindedness
Posted: 10/25/2009 3:35:41 PM | I am intolerant of intolerance and stay away from anything restrictive, be it religions, tight clothing, small beds, and narrow minds.
If I encounter someone who seems to display a narrow mind I do not try to change them, I assume a safe distance and watch, if they are interesting enough!
MN | |
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| Narrow mindedness
Posted: 10/25/2009 4:05:38 PM | By who's definition are we determining a narrow mind.
We are to cast aside personal beliefs for the sake of another's peace of mind?
Narrow-mindedness to me equates to a strong loyal adherence to one's values.
Whether those values are acceptable to you or me is individualistic. | |
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| Narrow mindedness
Posted: 10/25/2009 5:57:49 PM |
By who's definition are we determining a narrow mind.
the thought was each determine by their own definition | |
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Posted: 10/25/2009 6:28:27 PM | | I got narrow mindedness, in fact I got a black belt in stupid, narrow mindedness was a perquisite course to obtain my black belt. I excelled in narrow mindedness. | |
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| Narrow mindedness
Posted: 10/25/2009 8:13:44 PM | If I'm in a discussion with someone & it's obvious we have a difference of opinion on a topic, if I see that the discussion is beginning to turn into an argument or a battle of who is right & who is wrong, I usually say, "Let's just agree to disagree & move on to another topic". That's the only civil way out of that situation IMO.
A narrow-minded person in a similar discussion would not give up that easily. They will share their point of view & (1) either interrupt to dismiss the other person's point of view as being wrong, or (2) allow the person to finish sharing their viewpoint but then argue why the other person's opinion is wrong & theirs is right. They might hold steadfastly onto their 'proof', be it a book, a doctrine or whatever. They are unwilling to accept that everyone is allowed to have their own opinion & whether they feel the other person's view is right or wrong is not the point.
A narrow-minded person has tunnel vision. To them there is only one way ... their way. IMO ... | |
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| Narrow mindedness
Posted: 10/25/2009 8:18:28 PM | Narrow mindness..... or Dogmatic?
I find that at least a person with a narrow mind of things in general are at least approachable and teachable....ie..willing to listen...and perhaps be open to what others might have to say on a topic.
a Dogmatic person...well they will not budge...will not listen... just will stay the course and there is no reasonable discussion possible.
I don't have the energy to waste on such people. | |
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| Narrow mindedness
Posted: 10/26/2009 4:11:26 AM | I am thinking ~ that narrow-mindedness is really rather difficult
to define, describe, prove, or dis-prove. If one is "set in their ways",
how does that make them narrow of mind? If one has a code [of values, morals,
opinions etc]; does not nessitate that their mind is not "open", nor does it mean
one can not debate without being labelled a dictator. Our differences
help make us unique unto each other, and would not being hypocritical and
contradictoryn and "flakiness" come then into play if one was not faithful to their beliefs?...
that could be changed just because someone yelled louder than you, or
became more emotional than you, even to the point of being threatening?
Maybe because I generally see in black & white, and do not like to see-saw,
sit on the fence, or be luke-warm. Being tolerant or intolerant is a condition of
how accepting you can demonstrate towards someone and their difference
of opinion(s)..no matter who is right nor who is wrong.
When I believe & have faith & hope in someTHING... I am un-shakeable.....
this does not ~~~make me a mind that is narrow! ~~~
In fact, I think it is fairly **widely closed**
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