Openness and being agreeable go hand-in-hand when it comes to emotional intelligence. A narrow mind is generally an indication of a lower EQ. When your mind is open through understanding and internal reflection, it becomes easier to deal with conflicts in a calm and self-assured manner. You will find yourself socially aware and new possibilities will be open to you. To strengthen this element of your EQ, consider:  Listening to debates on television or the radio. Consider both sides of the argument, and look for the subtleties that require closer inspection. When someone does not react emotionally the same way you would, consider why this is, and try to see it from their point of view. Empathy means being able to recognize how other people are feeling, and share emotions with them. Being a more active listener and really paying attention to what people are saying can help you get a better sense of how they're feeling. When you can use that information to inform your decisions and improve your relationships, that's a sign of emotional intelligence.  To improve empathy, put yourself in other people's shoes. Think about how you would feel if you were in their situation. Actively imagine how it must be to go through the experiences they're having and what might alleviate some of their hardship in terms of support and care. When you see someone experience a strong emotion, ask yourself, “How would I react in the same situation?” Be truly interested in what people are saying, so you can react in a sensitive way. Instead of letting your thoughts drift, ask questions and summarize what they’re saying so it’s clear you’re in the conversation. Make a point of trying to read between the lines and pick up on people’s true feelings by observing their facial expressions and other body language. Often people say one thing when the look on their face reveals that there's a deeper truth. Practice being more observant and picking up on the less obvious ways that people communicate their emotions. If you're not sure that you're skilled at interpreting facial expressions, try taking a quiz to  telling. A higher tone of voice indicates that someone's stressed. Understanding other people's emotions is only half the battle when it comes to EQ; you also need to understand the effect you're having on other people. Do you tend to make people feel nervous, cheerful or angry? What happens to conversation when you walk in the room?  Think about what patterns you might need to change. If you tend to pick fights with your loved ones, your girlfriend cries easily during conversations, or people tend to close up a bit when you come around, you might need to change your attitude so that you have a better emotional effect on people. Ask trusted friends or loved ones what they think about your emotionality where you have room for improvement.  A person's tone of voice can also be of impact. You may have trouble recognizing the effect you have on others, and they can help. If you say you’re “fine” and have a scowl on your face, you’re not communicating honestly. Practice being more physically open with your emotions, so people can read you better. Tell people when you’re upset, and share happiness and joy as well.  Being "yourself" helps other people really get to know you, and they'll trust you more if they see where you're coming from. However, understand that there’s a line: control your emotions so as not to hurt others with them.
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