Am I An Intolerant person?

Is your world simple and does it lack depth?

Do you show fanaticism when defending your beliefs and stances?

Do you act like a know-it-all, but you don’t actually know it all?

Are you afraid of anything that’s different?

Do you stick to routines and in general don’t like anything that’s unexpected or spontaneous?

Are you extremely jealous and do you have a hard time accepting someone else’s success?

Do you experience a lack of empathy and does it cause you serious social problems?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you are an intolerant person, but you may be displaying a sign related to it. Tolerance is a willingness to accept and respect others and their beliefs, even if you don’t agree with them. Usually we talk about levels: if we draw a line between tolerance and intolerance, we all fall somewhere along it. We all have a certain level of (in)tolerance, depending on our personality and the situation. The more intolerant we are, the more irritation and anger we experience. We know that it’s impossible to change the world around us. Therefore, it’s important to work on reducing our tendency to judge, and to soften our critical attitudes.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs of an intolerant person. Intolerant persons have a rigid way of thinking. Tolerance is a willingness to accept and respect others and their beliefs, even if you don’t agree with them. However, you can learn to develop a more tolerant outlook. For example, try to emphasize and try to see things from the perspective of other people. Keep in mind that we all have different backgrounds and experiences, so what may seem obvious to you might seem strange to someone else, and vice versa. Also, if you are talking to someone, and they say things that you find difficult to accept, you can gain better understanding of the person’s view by asking for an explanation.

Based on your answers, you are displaying various signs typically seen among individuals who are intolerant. Tolerance is a willingness to accept and respect others and their beliefs, even if you don’t agree with them. It’s normal to sometimes be in a situation where you find it difficult to tolerate someone’s words or actions. But it’s important to understand each person’s background and avoid a personal battle. You can learn to develop a more tolerant outlook by learning about different people and cultures, increasing your own self-esteem, and to appreciate and value differences between people. People who value diversity are less stressed by uncertainty.