I wonder if they mean simple like a bumpkin
Do you know which Hogwarts house you belong to?
Well...there is simple as in “plain and simple”, easily understood, and the opposite would be complex. I would think anyone who calls themselves simple is probably much more likely to be pretty complex and I would have to ask myself why they thought they needed to label themselves as the opposite.
"Simple-minded" springs to mind.
"In Mexican culture, calling a man simple is a big compliment," Elisabet, a girl I mentored, said. "It means he is humble and dependable."
In a scholarship essay, Elisabet had described herself as "simple." I suggested we look it up on Thesaurus.com.
"In English, the implication is 'simple-minded,'" I said. Instead Elisabet wrote:
"I am a modest girl with big dreams." That worked.
In June 2018, Elisabet graduated from expensive, private Gonzaga University debt-free. Renewable scholarships, grants and work study made that possible. Elisabet is studying to become a pediatrician.
I like her definition - I had the opportunity to work with a retired man from Mule Shoe, Texas - one of his complimentary, common descriptions was to remark “he was as common as dirt.” Which to me, implied the same things your friend spoke of.
I for one am anything BUT simple.
And I like it that way.
I’m not quick to profile or designate a label anyone.
I usually let people do that for themselves and if they say that they’re “ just a simple kinda person .“ then that’s their view.
Which does have various meanings so I can either assume or like I said I’ll wait and let them demonstrate their interpretation of themselves.
But everyone is different so one person’s description of the same thing my be to a degree different than what we believe it to be as well.
Honestly there’s nothing simple about being simple if you ask me ?
@ProudMerrie Actually I’ve been reading them and I believe that the way people interpret how we view ourselves is extremely interesting indeed.
Trying to avoid appearance of putting on airs; trying to appear humble. "I don't think I'm better than anyone else." Could be genuine or a guise; usually I think genuine.
Not trying to impress or please anyone...don't need to...truthful...no games...what you see is what you get...
succinct in words and life to get a point across
straightforward
Usually more intelligent than most...quiet and observant...
Minimalist
Unassuming...simple pleasures and needs...
I like your definition of "simple." I think it's a place we finally get to and are comfortable with who we are.
@Wildflower I agree...lots of breathing space for yourself because, in all honesty, you truly do not give a damn what anyone thinks...peaceful existence...simple and free...