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How do you respond to a close minded person?
Be respectful, but also stand up for yourself. Do not blame or demean the person, but assert your rights and feelings. For example, your narrow-minded boyfriend is insisting that it’s petty for you to want to stay out late with your friends. Do not say something like, “That’s ridiculous and you’re being controlling.
How do I overcome my close mind?
Developing an open mind:
- Embrace and express your closed-mind. Some things aren’t changing.
- Argue for the other side.
- An opened mouth often indicates a closed mind, unless it’s opened to ask questions.
- Include those you exclude.
- Go with someone else’s plan.
- Stop controlling.
Can teacher say bad words?
At most schools, high school teachers would not get in trouble for swearing in class unless they were swearing AT the students. As long as the swearing is a part of the lesson or is in normal conversation, the swearing is not a problem. Teachers need to have better control than to curse or swear.
How do you deal with close minded people?
Close minded people are not optimists. They see the world through fear and anxiety. They judge because of ignorance and differences. A way to disarm them is to stay positive. Whatever they say, try and spin it with sunshine. They don’t know what to do with it. Their world is full of pessimism.
What are the characteristics of a closed-minded person?
Close minded people are judgmental, opinionated, and full of criticism. There is an inspirational quote going through the Internet that says, “The problem with closed minded people, is that their mouth is always open.” These people have an answer to everything without ever participating in a true solution.
How to deal with people who criticize you without knowing it?
So in view of his research and findings, the best way to deal with such behavior is usually by not sharing personal information. If you already know what triggers the person to judge and criticize, stay off the subjects. Try to deflect by smiling and thanking them for their wisdom!
How to deal with narrow-minded people?
Some narrow-minded people are like skunks. You can smell them before even seeing them. When a subject comes up that the close-minded individual starts to bulldoze over, make sure you let them know that you aren’t having it. Let them know straight away that their opinion stinks.