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Topic: Profile Perplexities
regularfeller Joined Sat 11/10/12 Posts: 2394	Tue 05/26/15 03:09 AM
I read the following phrases often but have no idea what the writer means by them. So, what exactly is YOUR definition of "down to earth" and "open minded"? When I read "open minded" for example, it translates to "swinging" or that one of the people in that relationship is going to wind up dressed in head to toe leather! Explain yourself!

rug212001 Joined Sat 05/16/15 Posts: 310	Tue 05/26/15 03:12 AM
While I don't have either of these phrases in my profile I tend to think "down to earth" basically means they are not a dreamer. They tend to think about what is going on now. Whereas "open minded" tends to be open to new ideas or differences of opinion. Possibly just a willingness to try new things.

TMommy Joined Fri 05/10/13 Posts: 9850	Tue 05/26/15 05:37 AM
Open minded means they want a freak in the sheets and down to earth means boring

2OLD2MESSAROUND Joined Mon 04/13/15 Posts: 1661	Tue 05/26/15 07:08 AM
Obviously there must be a regional subplot to these words because there is a huge cavern between Tmommy's definition and rug212001's definition... And as a Midwestern/small town rural human, I'd be leaning more towards the: 'down to earth' = simple folk type and easy going/not high maintenance 'open minded' = willing to listen to reason and willing to hear new ideas/might take some time but willing to hear you out

TxsGal3333 Joined Tue 09/05/06 Posts: 76471	Tue 05/26/15 07:14 AM
Obviously there must be a regional subplot to these words because there is a huge cavern between Tmommy's definition and rug212001's definition... And as a Midwestern/small town rural human, I'd be leaning more towards the: 'down to earth' = simple folk type and easy going/not high maintenance 'open minded' = willing to listen to reason and willing to hear new ideas/might take some time but willing to hear you out This explains it better, this is the way I see it.. even though others may not... just saying~~~~~

SitkaRains Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 17228	Tue 05/26/15 07:24 AM
Obviously there must be a regional subplot to these words because there is a huge cavern between Tmommy's definition and rug212001's definition... And as a Midwestern/small town rural human, I'd be leaning more towards the: 'down to earth' = simple folk type and easy going/not high maintenance 'open minded' = willing to listen to reason and willing to hear new ideas/might take some time but willing to hear you out This explains it better, this is the way I see it.. even though others may not... just saying~~~~~ This is pretty much what I see since to me someone 'Open minded" at least will be someone that I can talk with that may have at least the ability to chat about many different things not agreeing always but able to delve into different concepts. Down to earth means they are real I don't look at that as simple folk. More the opposite in fact.. They are comfortable in their own skin, they aren't going to go out of your way to impress you what you see is what you get..

TMommy Joined Fri 05/10/13 Posts: 9850	Tue 05/26/15 07:43 AM
Haaahaaa I am just about as down to earth as they come and will talk openly on almost anything but that's not usually what's meant when I get these in a message

regularfeller Joined Sat 11/10/12 Posts: 2394	Tue 05/26/15 08:03 AM
<~~~~spits the rubber chicken out of his mouth and screams the safe word! Open minded means they want a freak in the sheets and down to earth means boring

2OLD2MESSAROUND Joined Mon 04/13/15 Posts: 1661	Tue 05/26/15 08:18 AM
regularfellow states >>> <~~~~spits the rubber chicken out of his mouth and screams the safe word! Tmommy stated >>> Open minded means they want a freak in the sheets and down to earth means boring OK - Ok...to be on the safe side; it would be best for you to probe into the profile and ask more in depth questions {for those profiles that your curious enough to venture} or look at their location and take it at face value! But beware; I do know some rather off putting 'KINKY ARSED' people out here in KS {they hide out in rural America} that would a hooker straight! Just say'n...

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Tue 05/26/15 08:22 AM
Openminded peeps are those who are willing to listen to another's point of view even when they know they're right ...Down to earth peeps are just damn good actors...

regularfeller Joined Sat 11/10/12 Posts: 2394	Tue 05/26/15 08:28 AM
Openminded peeps are those who are willing to listen to another's point of view even when they know they're right ...Down to earth peeps are just damn good actors...

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Tue 05/26/15 08:32 AM
Openminded peeps are those who are willing to listen to another's point of view even when they know they're right ...Down to earth peeps are just damn good actors... Hehe...Morning Buddha!

regularfeller Joined Sat 11/10/12 Posts: 2394	Tue 05/26/15 08:56 AM
Openminded peeps are those who are willing to listen to another's point of view even when they know they're right ...Down to earth peeps are just damn good actors... Hehe...Morning Buddha! Good morning Leigh. I apologize for the delay, I was just finishing up my Richard Simmons "Sweating to the Oldies" jazzercise routine. Found it at a yard sale on VHS for 50 cents!

Leigh2154 Joined Sun 10/02/11 Posts: 16479	Tue 05/26/15 09:03 AM
Openminded peeps are those who are willing to listen to another's point of view even when they know they're right ...Down to earth peeps are just damn good actors... Hehe...Morning Buddha! Good morning Leigh. I apologize for the delay, I was just finishing up my Richard Simmons "Sweating to the Oldies" jazzercise routine. Found it at a yard sale on VHS for 50 cents! You got ripped off....

regularfeller Joined Sat 11/10/12 Posts: 2394	Tue 05/26/15 09:19 AM
Openminded peeps are those who are willing to listen to another's point of view even when they know they're right ...Down to earth peeps are just damn good actors... Hehe...Morning Buddha! Good morning Leigh. I apologize for the delay, I was just finishing up my Richard Simmons "Sweating to the Oldies" jazzercise routine. Found it at a yard sale on VHS for 50 cents! You got ripped off.... maybe if I just...work....harder!

mysticalview21 Joined Sat 06/28/14 Posts: 5462	Tue 05/26/15 01:00 PM
This ->'down to earth' = simple folk type and easy going/not high maintenance 'open minded' = willing to listen to reason and willing to hear new ideas/might take some time but willing to hear you out This explains it better, this is the way I see it.. even though others may not... just saying~~~~~agree...*

Pinkbunny43 Joined Sun 05/12/13 Posts: 26547	Tue 05/26/15 01:04 PM
"down to earth" - not caught up in superficial things, genuine, on the same wavelength as you are. "Open minded" - is when even if you think you are right, you know that you can be wrong and are always willing to listen to and hear an opposing or contradictory view.

shanefromnola Joined Mon 05/25/15 Posts: 137	Tue 05/26/15 01:09 PM
Okay, well how many of you women would consider yourselves free spirits? I get tired of seeing open minded and down to earth

TMommy Joined Fri 05/10/13 Posts: 9850	Tue 05/26/15 01:14 PM
Ummm my sister in law is a free spirit...course she lives in a hippie commune

SitkaRains Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 17228	Tue 05/26/15 01:16 PM
Okay, well how many of you women would consider yourselves free spirits? I get tired of seeing open minded and down to earth I know I am... I will say until I retire in another month I am a bit chained down to my job...I know my heart and soul is freespirited I walk to my own drum beat.. what is your definition of "Free Spirited"?