Receptive VERSUS Approachable

[Tom]

Hi

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

Do we agree? Are both words synonymous?

Tom

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

What is your boss receptive to? ;)

Amy
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[Conchita]

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.