You feel at ease in a crowd |
NO (I get somewhat claustrophobic) |
You rapidly get involved in social life at a new workplace |
YES |
You spend your leisure time actively socializing with a group of people, attending parties, shopping, etc. |
YES (holding parties, even, but it is a rather small group of friends. No, we don’t go shopping.) |
Direct-contact group discussions stimulate you and give you energy |
YES |
The more people you speak to, the better you feel |
YES (Particularly if I answer their questions) |
You are usually the first to react to a sudden event: the telephone ringing or unexpected question |
YES |
It is easy for you to communicate in social situations |
YES (If in a geek context) |
You enjoy having a wide circle of acquaintances |
YES (Again, geek context) |
You enjoy being at the center of events in which other people are directly involved |
YES (hehehehe) |
You get pleasure from solitary walks |
YES (Nice and calming) |
After prolonged socializing you feel you need to get away and be alone |
YES (Unless it’s a geek thing) |
You prefer to spend your leisure time alone, within a narrow circle of friends or relaxing in a tranquil family atmosphere |
YES (Narrow circle of friends at home) |
You are able to cut yourself off from the bustle of everyday life |
YES |
You are more of a listener than a speaker |
YES |
You prefer meeting in small groups to interaction with lots of people |
YES |
You usually place yourself nearer to the side than in the center of the room |
YES (all the better to quietly hack on the computer) |
You prefer to isolate yourself from outside noises |
YES |
You find it difficult to speak loudly |
YES (and slowly) |
As a rule, current preoccupations worry you more than your future plans |
NO |
You tend to rely on your experience rather than on theoretical alternatives |
NO |
You prefer to act immediately rather than speculate about various options |
YES |
Your desk, workbench etc. is usually neat and orderly |
NO |
You have difficulty understanding the notion of “an approximate decision” |
NO |
It’s essential for you to try things with your own hands |
NO (I’m fine with not doing lots of things) |
When solving a problem you would rather follow a familiar approach than seek a new one |
NO |
When considering a situation you pay more attention to the current situation and less to a possible sequence of events |
NO |
You feel more comfortable sticking to conventional ways |
NO |
You easily see the general principle behind specific occurrences |
YES |
You are always looking for opportunities |
YES |
You often spend time thinking of how things could be improved |
YES |
You easily perceive various ways in which events could develop |
YES |
You are more interested in a general idea than in the details of its realization |
YES |
You easily understand new theoretical principles |
YES |
You find it hard to be engaged in an activity that requires your continuous attention |
NO |
You are more inclined to experiment than to follow familiar approaches |
YES |
You are eager to know how things work |
YES |
You find it difficult to talk about your feelings |
YES |
It’s difficult to get you excited or make you lose your temper |
YES (well, the lose-your-temper part; I get excited easily) |
You trust reason rather than feelings |
YES |
You value justice higher than mercy |
NO |
You think that almost everything can be analyzed |
YES |
Objective criticism is always useful in any activity |
YES |
You tend to be unbiased even if this might endanger your good relations with people |
YES |
You try to stand firmly by your principles |
YES (Emacs! ;) ) |
You consider the scientific approach to be the best |
YES |
You tend to sympathize with other people |
YES |
You are easily affected by strong emotions |
NO |
You readily help people while asking nothing in return |
YES |
You willingly involve yourself in matters which engage your sympathies |
YES |
You feel involved when watching TV soaps |
NO |
You easily empathize with the concerns of other people |
YES |
Your actions are frequently influenced by emotions |
YES |
You feel that the world is founded on compassion |
YES |
In a debate, you strive to achieve mutual agreement |
YES |
You do your best to complete a task on time |
YES |
It is in your nature to assume responsibility |
NO |
You usually plan your actions in advance |
YES |
You like to keep a check on how things are progressing |
YES |
You take pleasure in putting things in order |
NO |
You are consistent in your habits |
YES |
You are almost never late for your appointments |
YES |
You know how to put every minute of your time to good purpose |
YES |
You like giving instructions |
YES |
You are inclined to rely more on improvisation than on careful planning |
YES (whoops, used to be NO, but then we tried cooking again) |
Deadlines seem to you to be of relative rather than absolute importance |
YES |
You think that everything in the world is relative |
YES |
A thirst for adventure is something close to your heart |
NO |
The process of searching for solution is more important to you than the solution itself |
YES |
You avoid being bound by obligations |
YES |
You often do jobs in a hurry |
NO |
You believe the best decision is one which can be easily changed |
YES |
Strict observance of the established rules is likely to prevent attaining a good outcome |
YES |