Personality Talk

 What's My Personality Style?

DIRECTIONS: Indicate how uncharacteristic or descriptive each of the following statements is of you by using the code give below:

	+3	very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
	+2	rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive
	+1	somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive
	-1	somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly descriptive
	-2	rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive
	-3	very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
1.		Most people seem to be more aggressive and assertive than I am.
2.		I have hesitated to make or accept dates because of shyness.
3.		When the food served at a restaurant is not done to my satisfaction, I complain about it to the waiter or waitress.
4.		I am careful to avoid hurting other people's feelings, even when I feel that I have been injured.
5.		If a salesman has gone to considerable trouble to show me merchandise that is not quite suitable, I have a difficult time saying no.
6.		When I am asked to do something, I insist upon knowing why.
7.		There are times when I look for a good, vigorous argument.
8.		I strive to get ahead as well as most people in my position.
9.		To be honest, people often take advantage of me.
10.		I enjoy starting conversations with new acquaintances and strangers.
11.		I often don't know what to say to attractive persons of the opposite sex.
12.		I hesitate to make phone calls to business establishments and institutions.
13.		I would rather apply for a job or for admission to a college by writing letters than by going through with personal interviews.
14.		I find it embarrassing to return merchandise.
15.		If a close and respected relative were annoying me, I would smother my feelings rather than ex-press my annoyance.
16.		I have avoided asking questions for fear of sounding stupid.
17.		During an argument I am sometimes afraid that I will get so upset that I will shake all over.
18.		If a famed and respected lecturer makes a statement that I think is incorrect, I will have the audience hear my point of view as well.
19.		I avoid arguing over prices with clerks and sales-men.
20.		When I have done something important or worthwhile, I manage to let others know about it.
21.		I am open and frank about my feelings.
22.		If someone has been spreading false and bad stories about me, I will see that person as soon as possible to have a talk about it.
23.		I often have a hard time saying no.
24.		I tend to bottle up my emotions rather than make a scene.
25.		I complain about poor service in a restaurant or elsewhere.
26.		When I am given a compliment, I sometimes just don't know what to say.
27.		If a couple near me in a theater or at a lecture were conversing rather loudly, I would ask them to be quiet or to take their conversation else-where.
28.		Anyone attempting to push ahead of me in a line is in for a good battle.
29.		I am quick to express an opinion.
30.		There are times when I just can't say anything.
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