How can I become a more tolerant person?
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It is not snotty, or arrogant, it is how you feel. If you want to change, you can. The easiest place to change this would be to change your expectations of others. You are likely not upset that they are not smart, as much as you want them to be smart to make it easier for you. Try to accept people for who they are, not who you want them to be. It takes time and practice, but it may help you accomplish what you want. Similarly, we are often not upset about situations, but really upset about how situations do not meet our expectations. Think about it.Good luck.
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That's usually called "Writer's Block", which I get here and there.  Some ways to help me loosen up is to be willing to sound like a fool, maybe think of writing something that many people would disagree with you.  Write things you're passionate about or things you hate, express your opinions rather than trying to make sense or prove something.  Keep in mind that we're all imperfect, so your readers will relate in some shape or form with what you're saying.
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TRUST GOD.\n\nMAKE A SELF-EXPERIMENT.\n\nSEEK EXPERTS ADVICE.\n\nDONT BELIEVE ANYTHING WITH EYES SHUT.\nANALYSE EVERYTHING.CONSIDER THE POSSIBLITIES OF BOTH SIDE.
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Talk to people. Where ever you are, talk. you will find others that you are comfortable with, and have similar opinions. Be yourself, \n\nExamples: Open a door for someone as they leave the store, comment on the weather, the store, if the other person is open to you, conversation will take hold. If a neighbor two houses down is out in the yard, start talking. Ask if they want help with what ever task they may be doing at the time. Or ask for assistants for yourself - people generally like to be needed.\nThe EASY part is finding friends.\nThe HARD thing is keeping them...\nRemember; Every body likes to talk about their self, talk about others, offer their advise and experiences........Just don't go out of the comfort zone! To know what that is, think of subjects that you would be un-easy talking to a stranger about! ... ... You can take it from here!\n\nSee how easy that was? If we had been talking in person, you would have the start of a new friendship!
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Ignoring him only solves half the problem. You need to surround yourself with people that will uplift and encourage you.\n\nYou might also want to go with the old fashioned approach of "be kind to those who persecute you." That doesn't have to be anything taxing or elaborate, but often returning kindness for painful comments gets dumbfounded looks if nothing else.
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u should not be sensitive  give your tention to ur god and be free and enjoy ur life
46105
I'm not a Christian, but I can answer your question. Act like a human, Christian or not. Deal with people, especially people who don't agree with you with as much respect as you can. SOmetimes it's harder than others.  Be as pleasant as possible, and, if it gets too hard, try to just walk away.
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Just be yourself and don't worry about ignorant people who think they are better than you. These people have to degrade you to make themselves feel better. Let them call you names, joke about how you function in the world, and laugh at your personality,etc., it's just their way of turning the spotlight away from themselves because they are afraid if you look too closely at "them", you may find a few flaws. If they would turn on their brights, they would realize everyone is different; has bad points and good points; and acceptance brings people closer. Maybe they are just sooooo unhappy, they want to drag you down to their dungeon to suffer with them. Try extending an olive branch or making a peace offering, and if that does not work, forget about them, do your own thing, and sooo politely tell them to kiss your arse.   \nP.S.  I am a Redneck, shhhhhh....don't tell anybody!!(:
879134
I do not believe in "Tolerance" . I am truthful in my answers. I'm sometimes too blunt, but usually only when provoked.
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by being comfortable in your own skin, and realizing that no one else's opinion really matters unless you let it. If you have faith in something, lean on your convictions and do not let the naysayers change your mind. Be true to yourself.
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i have almost exactly the same problem. what i'm trying to do is to be more talkative and loud around my friends so that i get comfortable with it, then i hope i'll be more talkative in general, even with people who arent my really good friends.
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It's takes years of conditioning to learn to be a racist.  As the song from the musical South Pacific says, "You've got to be carefully taught."\n\nSo the way to unlearn racism is to learn new things.  How to do that:\n\n1) Relationship and immersion: Become acquainted with people of other races: your classmates, your co-workers, the clerks in your local store, and so forth.  Visit a church or other house of worship with those not of your race.  Don't expect instant friendship or instant trust; you're just getting to know them, and vice-versa.\n\n2) History: read books, magazines, etc., written by or geared toward people of other races.  Visit their museums.  View their websites, both professional and personal websites.  Here are two of mine:\n\nhttp://members.tripod.com/mnl_1221\nhttp://360.yahoo.com/mnl_1221\n\n3) Arts and letters: view movies, go to the theater, read novels and poetry, listen to the music, which features those of another race--especially things WRITTEN BY people of those races!  \n\nThese things will help you know what life is like for people of other races, and will help you have understanding of and compassion for them.\n\nAlso, pray to God to help you gain wisdom and revamp your attitude.\n\nThanks for caring!  I mean it.  It takes courage and wisdom to want to change.\n\nAddendum: if you are rude to people--any people--then most of them will be rude back at ya!  It's called reaping what you sow.  So suggestion 5: try acting nicer and more polite to all kinds of people.  Again, thanks for caring!\n\nAlso, think if there are specific individuals you need to apologize to.
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Make friends and talk to them.  Ask them to correct mistakes you make instead of just ignoring them out of politeness.  And be happy when they do.  Listen to the radio, to movies, to cartoons, children's programs, be with people as much as you can.  Also, read.  Read children's books to start with, but reading really helps you learn spoken English.  You see words in sentences and context and can look at them for awhile and see how they are used.  Go to the library and ask a librarian to suggest a simple, but intersting children's book with a few chapters that you could read.
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No, i'm afraid i'm not, deep in my heart of hearts. I can't seem to completely shake the predjudice i was taught as a child.  There is still a little voice somewhere in my head that reminds me at times. I guess the important thing is to honestly try and not give up on attempts to banish ones' prejudices, being aware that others probably have intolerances toward us too. More knowledge is needed.
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Be more considerate of others. When people care about others it spreads and affects everything around them.
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Get away from those who are hypercritical of you.   I know it is easier said than done, because most of the time, it involves the family you were born into, a significant other, or a job where there are hypercritical bosses or coworkers that you're totally dependent on for your livelihood.  But ultimately it is the only way you can get a half-way decent sense of self in the end.\n\nNo person or job is worth your self-worth.  Unfortunately, few people learn that when they should learn it, and consequently, are emotionally damaged for life.\n\nThe minute you surround yourself with people who are tolerant and accepting, you'll become more tolerant and accepting yourself.
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How can YOU improve OUR quality of life....\nLead by example  :-)  Use your manners, be socially acceptable, dress appropriately, act appropriately.  Choose your words carefully, apologize where apologies are due.  Turn the other cheek.  Be forgiving.  Learn from your mistakes.  Don't blow things out of proportion (ex.  Me, when something bad happens:  Well, that sucked.  What's next?).  Refuse to engage in conflict, especially petty conflict.  Express your opinion, but do it nicely.  Make your morals and values known, but only if they're not highly controversial.  Don't waste your time trying to change other people, because it's not your problem.  Don't waste your days away trying to fix their problems, because they're not yours to fix.\nEverything in moderation; this is not simply superficial  ;-)