8 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Avoid

5. They don't engage in unnecessary conflict. One of the main positive traits of an emotionally intelligent person is the ability to avoid conflicts in order to conserve their energy for more positive interactions. They are excellent at navigating situations and understand which conflicts should be defused and which should be developed to a critical point. 6. They don't gossip. An emotionally intelligent person understands that gossip only causes harm, including to reputation. Such people know that it is more beneficial to engage in positive conversations with others on more reasonable topics. Therefore, they themselves avoid gossipers but easily find those who support their pursuit of normal communication.