Why is Broad-Minded a Quirk?

[Wraithe]

Originally Posted by Figleaf23

More than one line of thought has emerged, actually. Some impute the non-RAW social considerations, others suggest that the 'getting along' in the description is supposed to go only one-way.

Well, anyone who is suggesting that either Xenophilia OR Broad-Minded is anything other than one-way is creating it whole cloth. I think the description in Xenophilia is pretty clear, that this disability could cause things to Go Badly For You. It IS a Disadvantage, after all.

I mean, they COULD go well, but you'd best have good Fast-Talk, or something else to tip the scales. (see Dr. Who, I HATE to think what his FT skill is)

If only it had not been written to reflect only benefits.

I guess I can see what you mean in that YOU get along with other races, not that THEY get along with you isn't spelled out in Broad-Minded.
("I just LOVE how _you people_ can shoot those bows!" *Cold Stares from the Elves in the Bar at the Dwarf [Chauvinism -1] + [Broad-Minded -1] who just spoke*) :)

But, I have to admit that I find any ambiguity in Broad-Minded solidly negated by the words: "It gives you a small penalty" less than .25" away on the page, under the description of Quirks. :)