Receptive vs Selective - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between receptive and selective

is that receptive is while selective is .

(en adjective)

capable of receiving something

ready to receive new ideas or concepts

(en adjective)

Of or pertaining to the process of selection.(rfex)

(of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.

He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt.

(chiefly, US, not comparable) Having the authority or capability to make a selection.

In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service.

* selectiveness