Who Are You?

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1. Socializing and talking to people energizes me.

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2. I feel uncomfortable at social events where I don't know many people, but I enjoy talking one-on-one with someone I have a connection with.

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3. Generally I am a practical, realistic, and matter-of-fact type person.

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4. It can be hard for me to stay focused on the present because I often speculate about several ideas at once.

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5. I value my ability to think and make decisions logically and clearly.

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6. I value my ability to be empathetic and compassionate.

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7. I dislike having things undecided.

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8. I am relatively easygoing, adaptable, and flexible. When there are last-minute changes, I just adapt to them.

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9. I am relatively easy to get to know and most people find me friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic.

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10. I like to spend a lot of time alone.

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11. I am more interested in facts and figures than in theories.

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12. I tend to use metaphors and analogies when describing or explaining something.

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13. I like to debate and defend my point of view. Sometimes, just to challenge my intellect, I argue both sides of an issue.

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14. I like to talk about interpersonal relationships and emotions.

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15. I find it hard to relax or concentrate if my environment is disorganized or cluttered.

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16. It's not that I lack focus, I just have my own way of going back and forth from one project to another.

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17. I am comfortable being with and meeting new people.

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18. I tend to have a few close friends on whom I focus most of my attention, rather than a lot of acquaintances.

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19. I prefer tasks that have a practical application and produce tangible results.

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20. I rely on hunches, inspiration, and imagination for a lot of my information.

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21. I have been accused of not paying attention to other people's needs and feelings.

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22. I make 'to do'' lists and feel satisfied when I check off a completed task.

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23. I like to start new projects; I'll usually start the next one before finishing the one I'm on.

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24. In my decision-making process, how others will be affected carries a lot of weight.

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25. I enjoy being the center of attention.

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26. Instead of approaching others, I wait for them to approach me.

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27. I tend to speak, hear, and interpret things literally.

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28. I like to think about new possibilities and focus on the 'might be.'

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29. People sometimes see me as impersonal and overly analytical.

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30. It is important to be tactful as well as truthful.

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31. I have my particular ways of doing things. I don't like it when others try to change my schedule, especially at the last minute.

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32. Being on schedule is not the most important thing in my life. Deadlines give me a general idea of when something's due.

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33. I am quite talkative and often prefer verbal over written communication.

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34. People often perceive me as shy or aloof.

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35. I am a good observer. I notice my surroundings and often remember the details.

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36. I am oriented toward the future and like to do things in untried and innovative ways. I dislike routine and repetition.

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37. I can be blunt and outspoken.

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38. Being appreciated and approved of are very important to me.

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39. I like to have a place for everything and have everything in its place.

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40. I don't usually make 'to do' lists, but if I do, going back to check things off is not important. Writing things down is reminder enough.

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41. I can find something to talk about with almost anyone.

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42. I take time to consider what I am going to say before I speak.

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43. I like hands-on projects such as making model cars, assembling things, or doing needlework.

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44. I look for underlying patterns and 'the big picture.' I don't like getting caught up in specific details.

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45. I tend to pay attention to others' thoughts more than to their feelings.

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46. I look for the good in people and things.

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47. I often wait until a deadline is near before concentrating on completing a task.

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48. Before beginning a task or project, I like to review what I'll need and make sure everything's on hand.

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49. I have quite a few friends and acquaintances.

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50. I feel drained if I spend a lot of time with people. Even talking on the phone for too long can be exhausting.

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51. I like utilizing and developing the skills I already have.

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52. I watch for, and pay attention to, implications and inferences.

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53. I don't like to put my emotions on display.

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54. People tend to seek me out for warmth and nurturing.

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55. Being on time is important to me, and I don't understand when it isn't important to others.

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56. My way of organizing my room or work space can appear disorganized to others.

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57. Being alone for too long makes me lonely and restless.

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58. I prefer to work alone on projects and tasks.

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59. I have a great capacity for enjoying the here and now and am often content to let things be.

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60. I 'read between the lines' and imagine or speculate about what is not stated.

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61. I usually make decisions based on the general principles of justice and logic more than on personal circumstances or concerns.

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62. It is difficult for me to tell others what I want or need.

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63. I like to do things by schedules and time frames. Lack of a plan makes me uncomfortable.

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64. Even when I have unfinished work I can relax or play.

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65. I have to watch myself to make sure I allow others a chance to speak.

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66. I am very careful and discriminatory about who I will begin friendships with.

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67. I rely on my personal experiences to decide what is real and certain.

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68. I pay little attention to what is going on in my immediate surroundings. I can be very unaware of the here and now.

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69. Truth is more important than tact.

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70. I find it hard to tell people when I disagree with them.

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71. I don't like to leave work undone, and I like to finish one project before starting another.

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72. I don't like to make a decision until I absolutely have to.

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73. I develop my ideas and reach conclusions by talking. I tend to think out loud.

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74. I evade being the center of attention.

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75. I concentrate on what is happening now rather than speculating too far in the future.

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76. I like exploring abstractions and theories and sometimes find the details of everyday life boring.

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77. I don't hesitate to critique or correct people.

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78. Some think I am overly sensitive and take criticism too personally.

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79. I cannot relax and have fun if my work is not done.

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80. I like being spontaneous. The unexpected is enjoyable.

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