Socializing and talking to people energizes me.
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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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Generally I am a practical, realistic, and matter-of-fact type person.
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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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I value my ability to think and make decisions logically and clearly.
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I value my ability to be empathetic and compassionate.
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I dislike having things undecided.
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I am relatively easygoing, adaptable, and flexible. When there are last-minute changes, I just adapt to them.
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I am relatively easy to get to know and most people find me friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic.
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I like to spend a lot of time alone.
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I am more interested in facts and figures than in theories.
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I tend to use metaphors and analogies when describing or explaining something.
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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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I like to talk about interpersonal relationships and emotions.
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I find it hard to relax or concentrate if my environment is disorganized or cluttered.
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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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I am comfortable being with and meeting new people.
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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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I prefer tasks that have a practical application and produce tangible results.
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I rely on hunches, inspiration, and imagination for a lot of my information.
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I have been accused of not paying attention to other people's needs and feelings.
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I make "to do" lists and feel satisfied when I check off a completed task.
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I like to start new projects; I'll usually start the next one before finishing the one I'm on.
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In my decision-making process, how others will be affected carries a lot of weight.
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I enjoy being the center of attention.
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Instead of approaching others, I wait for them to approach me.
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I tend to speak, hear, and interpret things literally.
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I like to think about new possibilities and focus on the "might be."
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People sometimes see me as impersonal and overly analytical.
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It is important to be tactful as well as truthful.
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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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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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I am quite talkative and often prefer verbal over written communication.
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People often perceive me as shy or aloof.
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I am a good observer. I notice my surroundings and often remember the details.
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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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I can be blunt and outspoken.
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Being appreciated and approved of are very important to me.
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I like to have a place for everything and have everything in its place.
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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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I can find something to talk about with almost anyone.
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I take time to consider what I am going to say before I speak.
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I like hands-on projects such as making model cars, assembling things, or doing needlework.
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I look for underlying patterns and "the big picture." I don't like getting caught up in specific details.
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I tend to pay attention to others' thoughts more than to their feelings.
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I look for the good in people and things.
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I often wait until a deadline is near before concentrating on completing a task.
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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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I have quite a few friends and acquaintances.
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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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I like utilizing and developing the skills I already have.
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I watch for, and pay attention to, implications and inferences.
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I don't like to put my emotions on display.
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People tend to seek me out for warmth and nurturing.
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Being on time is important to me, and I don't understand when it isn't important to others.
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My way of organizing my room or work space can appear disorganized to others.
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Being alone for too long makes me lonely and restless.
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I prefer to work alone on projects and tasks.
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I have a great capacity for enjoying the here and now and am often content to let things be.
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I "read between the lines" and imagine or speculate about what is not stated.
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I usually make decisions based on the general principles of justice and logic more than on personal circumstances or concerns.
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It is difficult for me to tell others what I want or need.
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I like to do things by schedules and time frames. Lack of a plan makes me uncomfortable.
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Even when I have unfinished work I can relax or play.
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I have to watch myself to make sure I allow others a chance to speak.
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I am very careful and discriminatory about who I will begin friendships with.
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I rely on my personal experiences to decide what is real and certain.
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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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Truth is more important than tact.
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I find it hard to tell people when I disagree with them.
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I don't like to leave work undone, and I like to finish one project before starting another.
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I don't like to make a decision until I absolutely have to.
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I develop my ideas and reach conclusions by talking. I tend to think out loud.
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I evade being the center of attention.
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I concentrate on what is happening now rather than speculating too far in the future.
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I like exploring abstractions and theories and sometimes find the details of everyday life boring.
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I don't hesitate to critique or correct people.
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Some think I am overly sensitive and take criticism too personally.
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I cannot relax and have fun if my work is not done.
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I like being spontaneous. The unexpected is enjoyable.
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