cutie23 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 If someone tells you are a simple person! What does this mean? And is it a bad thing? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygardener Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 It means thick doesn't it? Comes from simpleton, meaning fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 If someone tells you are a simple person! What does this mean? And is it a bad thing? Thanks I knew a guy who called himself a simple person, I think he meant he was uncomplicated, 'what you see is what you get' sort of person:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 It's usually used as an insult - meaning simple-minded - by people who would like to call you retarded, or a cabbage or something similar, but fear it might get them in trouble. It can, though, be used in another sense. Some people have "simple" minds in that they take a very direct approach to things, and don't worry about complications. In this sense, simple does not mean stupid; you can look at things in a simple manner but still be quite smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard2miss Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Happy go lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 If someone tells you are a simple person! What does this mean? And is it a bad thing? Thanks For me, 'simple' has a lot of positive connotations. I'd take it as a compliment, though I would also be well aware that it's not intended as such. I often take things as compliments, that I know are not intended as such, from people who are under-developed and lacking in awareness. If someone who you don't consider to be a worthy person, is telling you that you're not a worthy person; well, kinda makes a double negative. You wouldn't want someone who's a baffoon to see admirable qualities in you (as they only see admirable in qualities in other baffoons). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 It can, though, be used in another sense. Some people have "simple" minds in that they take a very direct approach to things, and don't worry about complications. In this sense, simple does not mean stupid; you can look at things in a simple manner but still be quite smart. Also, in traditions such as Tao and Zen, it is a virtue; and reflects an affinity with nature, and non-contrivance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampster Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 As with many things it depends on the context in which it was stated.. without knowing, it could have a positive or a negative implication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 If someone tells you are a simple person! What does this mean? And is it a bad thing? Thanks You are simply beautiful ... you cutie23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosxuk Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 As with many things it depends on the context in which it was stated.. without knowing, it could have a positive or a negative implication. ^ This. Simple could mean carefree, uncomplicated, treats life as it comes. Or it could mean unable to understand anything but the most basic of basics. It's all about context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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