"It is the mark of an intelligent mind to be able to entertain an idea without accepting it"--Aristotle
Open mindedness means that you don't draw conclusions, you don't get shocked or offended over things you don't understand, you seek out knowledge on your own to further your own understanding of things, you feel comfortable challenging the norm, you don't feel attacked when you are challenged, etc.
Gullible implies a certain ignorance or willingness to accept thoughts or ideas that sound reasonable to you.
The two are not comparable, as people seem to assume that open-mindedness means being diverse in your beliefs and accepting things as they come. A quick example- I tried listening to more mainstream music, including R&B, hip-hop, and pop rock a few years back because I wasn't sure if I would like it. I used to listen to more mainstream stuff than I do now, and I wanted to see if maybe I just wasn't giving it a chance. Turns out, I just found reasons why I didn't like it and my thoughts on mainstream music are now firmer because I just don't like it and find a good bit of it to be kind of silly, or even untalented. Did I find out for MYSELF? Yes. Did I accept it or start listening to it? Nope, kind of the opposite.
Being open minded doesn't mean you have to accept what comes your way, or else you're closed minded.
I open minded means that you're open to new ideas and gullible means that you believe everything they tell you. At least that's how I define them.
hmm, a tough one. I suppose an open-minded person is willing to entertain several possibilities even if they seem a little unorthodox but they also need some sort of rationale to back it up before they accept it as truth.
A gullible person is willing to accept pretty much anything and doesn't require any kind of proof or reasoning to back it up.
But, I think to remain open minded as you go through life, you have to hold on to a certain amount of innocence, which does sometimes make you seem gullible. But personally, I'd rather be gullible than jaded. Wouldn't you rather believe in magic than be bitter about the world proving it's not real?
Well, open-minded means you're willing to consider alternative ideas and you're open to being wrong about something, but it doesn't mean that you readily accept everything that you're told. It involves thinking critically about things, doing your own research, etc. and then making the decision whether to accept something or not.
Im open minded. I like trying new things, like having new experiences, and enjoy rhw odd. Gullible am I? No. I was naive as in when things are new and life was young but the universe has strengthened me up. Its a tough world out there and you do learn quickly. Still I'm open minded and willing for a taste of everything.
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They are different things. "Open minded" is to be accepting of the way things are whether it be religion/culture/etc.
"Gullible" is when you BELIEVE in things easily. Like you are easily fooled.
I am not gullible, and I am open-minded
Dictionary.com explains it better than I could:
Open-minded:
adjective
1. having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.
2. unprejudiced; unbigoted; impartial.
Gullible:
adjective
easily deceived or cheated.
They are completely different things . Open minded means open to new ways and ideas without judgements. Gullible is just plain naive and easily deceived.
"say man lets go jump off this bridge and see what happens!"
OPEN MINDED: "Yeah man I hear you but that's retarded."
GULLIBLE: "alright man whatever you say...let's do this...I'll do anything!"
Open-minded I would say is when you consider doing something out of your comfort zone.
Gullible is where you let someone else sucker you into doing something you would never do on your own.
open minded means you're open to new ideas. gullible means you are vulnerable or easily deceived
Open minded people accept everything YOU say.
Gullible peole accept everything OTHERS say.
I'm gullible :/ I trust people easily
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