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Receptive VERSUS Approachable #1 (permalink) Wed Oct 11, 2006 19:07 pm   Receptive VERSUS Approachable
 

Hi

If my boss/ teacher is receptive, he is approachable.

Do we agree? Are both words synonymous?

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Receptive VERSUS Approachable #2 (permalink) Wed Oct 11, 2006 22:00 pm   Receptive VERSUS Approachable
 

Hi Tom

What is your boss receptive to? Wink

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Approachable vs. receptive #3 (permalink) Wed Oct 11, 2006 22:04 pm   Approachable vs. receptive
 

I wouldn't say they are synonyms exactly. Being approachable means being friendly, whereas if you are receptive, you are eager to take in new ideas.
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