Being open minded is being willing to give many different practices and opinions consideration.
However, this does NOT equate to tolerance. Tolerance implies being okay with people doing whatever they want. Open mindedness is only giving it consideration.
Unfortunately, many left-leaning people seem to think they're the same, and, as an insult, accuse more conservative people of being close-minded, which makes little sense.
However, this does NOT equate to tolerance. Tolerance implies being okay with people doing whatever they want. Open mindedness is only giving it consideration.
Unfortunately, many left-leaning people seem to think they're the same, and, as an insult, accuse more conservative people of being close-minded, which makes little sense.
I told her I was personally against gay marriage, because it violates natural law. So she said that I am not open minded, and called me a dirty racist conservative.
by OneLittleVictory December 13, 2009
an extremely common term used on tinder when guys really mean they want you to have threesomes or an open relationship or s&m or who even knows what else
by hdusksnd August 14, 2019
Having a mind willing to listen to opinions that are different from or conflict with your own; unbiased; unprejudiced.
Unfortunately, it has become a term used by condescending to describe themselves or to mean "you should agree with me."
The irony of term being that modern psychology disproves that people are incapable of being truly open minded. Therefore, if one was to claim that they are open minded, they must be willing to acknowledge that they are not open-minded.
Unfortunately, it has become a term used by condescending to describe themselves or to mean "you should agree with me."
The irony of term being that modern psychology disproves that people are incapable of being truly open minded. Therefore, if one was to claim that they are open minded, they must be willing to acknowledge that they are not open-minded.
(After a debate on the internet)
Lindsay: You should be more open minded.
Elise: So, in other words, I should agree with you? You are aware you are not being open minded.
Lindsay: You should be more open minded.
Elise: So, in other words, I should agree with you? You are aware you are not being open minded.
by Commonsense September 05, 2012
a person who actually tries something before they decide whether they like it or not; they like or hate something because of actual exposure, not because others think it's cool
I am an open-minded punk. I don't hate on artists like Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan because so-called "true punks" think they shouldn't be listened to. I actually have heard their music, and while they may not sing about the government, they're still great artists.
by Karen Stickney August 31, 2006
by Nicki1234 April 03, 2008
Doesn't hesitate to say something you want to say, even if the consequences are bad, and no matter what people say about it.
by John Chakan November 13, 2016
I've known fashion models who are open minded; they're very attractive and regularly hook up with both guys and girls.
by K Joyce May 05, 2015