OK, so how can you tell if you are a high emotional intelligent person? Here’s how:
1. You are open minded
People with high intelligence do not dismiss others’ ideas. There is a lot of self-awareness which lets them react to a situation only after studying it carefully.
2. You’re curious about others
Curiosity towards other people is the sign of empathy. Everyone has a story, and if you are an emotionally intelligent person, you would want to know the story. To know where they came from, what made them settle in this part of the country, and where they intend to go from here, can broaden one’s thinking and appreciation for everyone.
3. Disagree peacefully
When we usually say no to a person, there is some sort of emotional discord, because the ensuing conversation, more often than not, is not really pleasant. But an emotionally intelligent person knows that you can disagree and still come out of the discussion with mutual respect.
4. You accept that you don’t know
Being emotionally intelligent also means that you have the humility to accept the fact that you are not aware of a lot of things and that it is alright not to know. This makes one open to new suggestions and ideas.
5. You let go of mistakes
An emotionally intelligent person would let go of the mistakes that he or she committed and be willing to forgive others who have wronged them. They don’t hold any grudges.
6. You avoid toxic people
Dealing with negative people is frustrating. Emotionally intelligent people keep their interactions with such people to a bare minimum.