Do you find realistic/practical people more boring or unattractive?

[ofitziper]

People told me many times they would find someone more sipritual, attractive then some borring computer guy. Wanted to check if that's true

Yes. They are boring

No. They are cool too and may be sometim even more

There is no diffrence

[SuperManiac]

To me, it's helpful if, say, a software engineer is emotive and expressive. It's kind of difficult for anyone to share an enthusiasm for all but the subjects that most mutually interest them if the person who brought up the subject is very poker-faced with a reserved body language and doesn't convey much enthusiasm.

But I think extreme practicality is generally going to work towards boring for most. For example, if someone is extremely practical about food, they might never indulge in gourmet foods from across the world, since a very robotic idea of practicality would see that as an unhealthy waste of time and money. So you're likely to alienate a lot of ordinary people the more practical you become in this sense.

[ofitziper]

So be practical but have also the will to break the rutine from time to time?

[SuperManiac]

Perhaps so. I mean "practical" is a trait I'd find difficult to use in terms of ranking people on some scale since I find even my most poker-faced colleagues who resemble Spock from Star Trek with their share of impracticalities (perhaps in their interests, or sometimes tendencies to get carried away working on something trivial in the heat of a deadline).

What I find can be easier to assess is like whether one person seems more interested in things vs. people. When people are too skewed towards the former, it can make it a bit difficult for them to relate to ordinary people. And so I think it helps to take an interest in people, including very ordinary ones and what makes them tick if our goal is to be able to relate to the widest range of people.

[SuperManiac]

And that too becomes a "practicality" of sorts, like recognizing that an ordinary person might not be interested in talking about computer algorithms and data structures and prefer small talk or sharing personal subjects that help you bond on a deep emotional level. Lots of people have their share of irrational tendencies, and impracticalities, and interest for mindless entertainment, and so forth. And it's helpful to navigate society to kind of broaden our horizons and try to understand them a bit. It becomes useful "data" to help us make decisions that maximize the probability of a desirable outcome. It can even be useful if you become a programmer to help you work with various people in a team.

[AmandaYVR]

Well said.

[Bananaman177]

Boredom sets into boring minds.

If you find somebody else to be boring, there's two distinct possibilities. One is that they are like that around everybody, the other possibility is that they are only boring around stupid people.

You stick me in a room full of idiots, I will not be the life of the party or the center of attention, because I don't have anything to say to those people and I'm probably planning to leave, not be entertaining.

[AmandaYVR]

I think sort of yes, in a way very practical people are more boring. Stability, thinking things through, planning. being dependable, they are a little boring. But the inverse of this would be to maybe be more spontaneous, arty, marches to the beat of their own drum, a dreamer, but then they may not be dependable or financially secure, have good follow-through, etc. When I am out and about I don't hear many people talking about their work with computers. But they get a paycheck and contribute to the world. We can't all be impractical.

[PrincessGrail]

I know plenty of computer guys whose minds are off in the ether.

[Nicolette777]

I like dorky computer guys (as long as they are the type that isn’t a bit strange). They look smart and it’s hottt 😍 I like practical. plus, if my computer breaks, they can fix it. Win-win. But be the confident dorky computer boys because they’re the best. When you start to force confidence and push yourself out of your comfort zone, you start to get it naturally. Also, practical doesn’t always equal boring. Be confident in yourself and everyone will like you- trust me. It is the key to life.

[ofitziper]

Haha. I dont know to fix the computer that much but i showed my ex girlfriend projects i did like programs and stuff (even a pacmen game i made)😅. And yea mb i can fix soft issues. And about the confidence, well i know what you're talking about. Confidence is the best thing a person can have and i built it for quite a time and i worked cause i dated some girls only when i got that confidnce👌🏻 the only thing thats for me is that i think i need a girl who talks. Cause i am a speaker but not that much and if she won't start a conversation like ever, that will be a problem... but tnx! Was nice to hear😊

[ofitziper]

by the way for. me its a combination of both. I can love computers and sport, board games and drinking beer, computer games and campings. Just a geek who also like mixed things from many worlds😎

[Nicolette777]

Guys who like both 😍

[ofitziper]

Haha tnx. I wish girls at my country tought the same as you😂 but tnx for letting me know girls in other countries mb does

[Nicolette777]

I’m British by the way. I don’t think it depends on what country someone comes from though 😂

[ofitziper]

Ha i was in london. Alwayes loved the uk and the people there😅. But actually its a bit does, i mean yea there are some people who will find it good, but countries have diffrent mentallity (i think thats the word lol), and i am from israel, where people here got diffrent mentality from most Europe... so even if there are some diffrent people i am talking about most of the society in the country.

[ofitziper]

And here its far diffrent from the uk haha

[lifelearner011]

I actually like them, I'm mostly into different topics. Perhaps It could help me develop a different point of view and I could add to their plate from my perspective. I think diverse topics are key for learning. In a partner I don't want him to be my copy. In a way we might share core values, yet his personality should be his own. :)

[ofitziper]

Haha i know what you're tqlking about. I am kind of a nerd :programing phyisics matematics and stuff, and i had a girlfriend who is opera singer😳

[canadiancoloursky]

It depends, there are lots of people who either are going to school///working hard staying in one city or on the flip side people who travel and work in the wilderness... I'd put it that it really depends on a person level of wanting to adventure. Some people are more socially inclined than others though of course

[GraveDoll]

No matter what type a person is.

I am logical/realistic as hell but far from boring.

Being realistic does not mean one can not have a personality. Either you got it or you dont.

[Billie_]

Going to be honest. I’m a blunt and honest person, always been attracted to the same kind of person.

[ofitziper]

Lol sounds good i like blunt people too. But if i got you, you say that practical people are more blunt/honest? Cause i still dk what was your opinion on the question😅

[Billie_]

Yes. For example I’m very practical, I understand I need to have a job to work and earn a living. My hippie sister on the other hand refuses to have a job unless it’s a manager even though she has NO experience.

[ofitziper]

Haha ok i got it. Yea always wonderd how those people earn their living eventually. But probably i just wasn't there to tell... anyway hope your sister will do fine haha. But i get her, managing sounds good😎

[Unit1]

I am one myself and prefer the same type of a community. Realistic and practical. Strong and independent women, who make their own money are the best 😍

Ideals don't change anything. I take matters into my own hands because nobody else will.

[AlirezaSgh]

When talking about dreams or some ideas, they’re boring af
But they’re needed to stop dreamer from keeping their heads in the clouds and be more realistic and balancing somethings out

[Massageman]

Whether someone is a bookworm, computer geek, a jock, or a starlet, makes no nevermind: just check out each person as an individual.

[Smiley_face101]

I am one so no. They are attractive to me

[ofitziper]

Haha ok. Nice to know some girls are like that too👌🏻

[Smiley_face101]

💜❤💜❤

[Wolframium]

Being practical is good. It depends on context, sure, but I like it.

[ACupOfFrosting]

I mean I'm a realistic person but I'm not mundane lol. Don't think that someone who's optimistic is therefore an interesting person.

[Rangers]

More attractive, although they are very rare as most people are taught things that they'll never use, like algebra and history relating to presidents.

[es20490446e]

No. It just happens that only smart people will relate, and there aren't as many :D

[JesseTheMan]

Not necessarily. But I've found that impractical and unrealistic people are often more interesting

[MrsDahmer]

I'm practical/realistic myself and fine with people sharing this feature.

[Angel786]

There is no different we are all equal x

[ofitziper]

Haha, good to knowwe fot it a vit👍🏻

[ofitziper]

Good to know it for a bit 👍🏻 (wtf)...

[Logorithim]

Not at all

[ItsTheNephilim]

I'm one of them. They're good to get along with.

[AdrenaLynx]

What if I am a computer girl?

[ofitziper]

Haha if you ask me then you got already one point for me😉 But if you asked about my question, i asked for computer girls/guys (programmers in general and practical people). So if you are comuter girl, you think that your relationship with a "computer guy" will be boring or you'll find each other not so attractive?

[AdrenaLynx]

I would be okay with it as long as he remembers that he has a girlfriend too, you know.

[ofitziper]

Why won't he, he will remember just like every guy. I even showed my ex stuff i programmed so i combined them both😎. Ha but trust me they remember even more kost of the time

[AdrenaLynx]

Yes that is right. I don't care if his interest is computers. If you both find things you both enjoy it doesn't matter

[ofitziper]

Cool tnx👍🏻

[Darknut]

I vote B. I always take the road less traveled.

[Twenty2]

I like all types of good people.

[luvstoned4him]

there are in between

[ofitziper]

Yea but the question was about the ones who are not in between or tend to be more practical

[luvstoned4him]

a practical person is useful but might not be too much fun

the ones I have met tend to me super serious, stuck in their heads way too much and dont know how to have fun . I am 70 percent there.. meh

[ofitziper]

Haha sorry for that. Well i kniw my friends and me and i think we are having a good time lol. Just depends on if you got power, spontaniecly and so on...

[luvstoned4him]

yea..

[Secret6620]

Vote b 💞🤓

[noora231]

Depends tbh