: not willing to consider different ideas or opinions : having or showing a closed mind He's becoming increasingly closed-minded in his old age.
How do you open a closed-minded person?
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.
How do you talk to someone who is close-minded?
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.
