PERSONALITY!!!!

TAKE YOU PICK:)

HEY FRIENDS

Its been so long i hadn't deciphered any thought of mine ;)...so here is the decryption :D

Well,i was just going through an interesting article on distinctive personality and i just felt like sharing with u all.Though i dont believe in the fact that one can distribute all of us into 9 categories but I am still sure that u can find one for urself as i could pick one too :)

The Perfectionist (the One)

Perfectionists are realistic, conscientious, and principled.

They strive to live up to their high ideals.

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  How to Get Along with Me :-
  Take your share of the responsibility so I don't end up with all the work.
  Acknowledge my achievements.
  I'm hard on myself. Reassure me that I'm fine the way I am.
  Tell me that you value my advice.
  Be fair and considerate, as I am.
  Apologize if you have been unthoughtful. It will help me to forgive.
  Gently encourage me to lighten up and to laugh at myself when I get uptight, but hear my worries first.
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  What I Like About Being a One
  being self-disciplined and able to accomplish a great deal
  working hard to make the world a better place
  having high standards and ethics; not compromising myself
  being reasonable, responsible, and dedicated in everything I do
  being able to put facts together, coming to good understandings, and figuring out wise solutions
  being the best I can be and bringing out the best in other people
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  What's Hard About Being a One
  being disappointed with myself or others when my expectations are not met
  feeling burdened by too much responsibility
  thinking that what I do is never good enough
  not being appreciated for what I do for people
  being upset because others aren't trying as hard as I am
  obsessing about what I did or what I should do
  being tense, anxious, and taking things too seriously
  

The Helper (the Two)

Helpers are warm, concerned, nurturing, and sensitive to other people's needs.

• How to Get Along with Me
  Tell me that you appreciate me. Be specific.
  Share fun times with me.
  Take an interest in my problems, though I will probably try to focus on yours.
  Let me know that I am important and special to you.
  Be gentle if you decide to criticize me.
  In Intimate Relationships
  Reassure me that I am intersting to you.
  Reassure me often that you love me.
  Tell me I'm attractive and that you're glad to be seen with me.
  
• What I Like About Being a Two
  being able to relate easily to people and to make friends
  knowing what people need and being able to make their lives better
  being generous, caring, and warm
  being sensitive to and perceptive about others' feelings
  being enthusiastic and fun-loving, and having a good sense of humor
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  What's Hard About Being a Two
  not being able to say no
  having low self-esteem
  feeling drained from overdoing for others
  not doing things I really like to do for myself for fear of being selfish
  criticizing myself for not feeling as loving as I think I should
  being upset that others don't tune in to me as much as I tume in to them
  working so hard to be tactful and considerate that I suppress my real feelings

The Achiever (the Three)

Achivers are energetic, optimistic, self-assured, and goal oriented.

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  How to Get Along with Me
  Leave me alone when I am doing my work.
  Give me honest, but not unduly critical or judgmental, feedback.
  Help me keep my environment harmonious and peaceful.
  Don't burden me with negative emotions.
  Tell me you like being around me.
  Tell me when you're proud of me or my accomplishments.
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  What I Like About Being a Three
  being optimistic, friendly, and upbeat
  providing well for my family
  being able to recover quickly from setbacks and to charge ahead to the next challenge
  staying informed, knowing what's going on
  being competent and able to get things to work efficiently
  being able to motivate people
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  What's Hard About Being a Three
  having to put up with inefficiency and incompetence
  the fear on not being -- or of not being seen as -- successful
  comparing myself to people who do things better
  struggling to hang on to my success
  putting on facades in order to impress people
  always being "on." It's exhausting.

The Romantic (the Four)

Romantics have sensitive feelings and are warm and perceptive.

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  How to Get Along with Me
  Give me plenty of compliments. They mean a lot to me.
  Be a supportive friend or partner. Help me to learn to love and value myself.
  Respect me for my special gifts of intuition and vision.
  Though I don't always want to be cheered up when I'm feeling melancholy, I sometimes like to have someone lighten me up a little.
  Don't tell me I'm too sensitive or that I'm overreacting!
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  What I Like About Being a Four
  my ability to find meaning in life and to experience feeling at a deep level
  my ability to establish warm connections with people
  admiring what is noble, truthful, and beautiful in life
  my creativity, intuition, and sense of humor
  being unique and being seen as unique by others
  having aesthetic sensibilities
  being able to easily pick up the feelings of people around me
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  What's Hard About Being a Four
  experiencing dark moods of emptiness and despair
  feelings of self-hatred and shame; believing I don't deserve to be loved
  feeling guilty when I disappoint people
  feeling hurt or attacked when someone misundertands me
  expecting too much from myself and life
  fearing being abandoned
  obsessing over resentments
  longing for what I don't have

The Observer (the Five)

Observers have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.

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  How to Get Along with Me
  Be independent, not clingy.
  Speak in a straightforward and brief manner.
  I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts.
  Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be that I am feeling uncomfortable.
  Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt your sincerity.
  If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be because it was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place.
  don't come on like a bulldozer.
  Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people's loud music, overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy.
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  What I Like About Being a Five
  standing back and viewing life objectively
  coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects
  my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure
  not being caught up in material possessions and status
  being calm in a crisis
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  What's Hard About Being a Five
  being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world
  feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all
  being pressured to be with people when I don't want to be
  watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally

The Questioner (the Six)

Questioners are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative.

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  How to Get Along with Me
  Be direct and clear.
  Listen to me carefully.
  Don't judge me for my anxiety.
  Work things through with me.
  Reassure me that everything is OK between us.
  Laugh and make jokes with me.
  Gently push me toward new experiences.
  Try not to overreact to my overreacting.
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  What I Like About Being a Six
  being committed and faithful to family and friends
  being responsible and hardworking
  being compassionate toward others
  having intellect and wit
  being a nonconformist
  confronting danger bravely
  being direct and assertive
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  What's Hard About Being a Six
  the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind
  procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself
  fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of
  exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger
  wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right
  being too critical of myself when I haven't lived up to my expectations

The Adventurer (the Seven)

Adventurers are energetic, lively, and optimistic. They want to contribute to the world.

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  How to Get Along with Me
  Give me companionship, affection, and freedom.
  Engage with me in stimulating conversation and laughter.
  Appreciate my grand visions and listen to my stories.
  Don't try to change my style. Accept me the way I am.
  Be responsible for youself. I dislike clingy or needy people.
  Don't tell me what to do.
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  What I Like About Being a Seven
  being optimistic and not letting life's troubles get me down
  being spontaneous and free-spirited
  being outspoken and outrageous. It's part of the fun.
  being generous and trying to make the world a better place
  having the guts to take risks and to try exciting adventures
  having such varied interests and abilities
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  What's Hard About Being a Seven
  not having enough time to do all the things I want
  not completing things I start
  not being able to profit from the benefits that come from specializing; not making a commitment to a career
  having a tendency to be ungrounded; getting lost in plans or fantasies
  feeling confined when I'm in a one-to-one relationship

The Asserter (the Eight)

Asserters are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.

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  How to Get Along with Me
  Stand up for yourself... and me.
  Be confident, strong, and direct.
  Don't gossip about me or betray my trust.
  Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.
  Give me space to be alone.
  Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me.
  I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack.
  When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.
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  What I Like About Being a Eight
  being independent and self-reliant
  being able to take charge and meet challenges head on
  being courageous, straightforward, and honest
  getting all the enjoyment I can out of life
  supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me
  upholding just causes
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  What's Hard About Being a Eight
  overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to
  being restless and impatient with others' incompetence
  sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it
  never forgetting injuries or injustices
  putting too much pressure on myself
  getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right

The Peacemaker (the Nine)

Peacemakers are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them.

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  How to Get Along with Me
  If you want me to do something, how you ask is important. I especially don't like expectations or pressure.
  I like to listen and to be of service, but don't take advatage of this.
  Listen until I finish speaking, even though I meander a bit.
  Give me time to finish things and make decisions. It's OK to nudge me gently and nonjudgmentally.
  Ask me questions to help me get clear.
  Tell me when you like how I look. I'm not averse to flattery.
  Hug me, show physical affection. It opens me up to my feelings.
  I like a good discussion but not a confrontation.
  Let me know you like what I've done or said.
  Laugh with me and share in my enjoyment of life.
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  What I Like About Being a Nine
  being nonjudgmental and accepting
  caring for and being concerned about others
  being able to relax and have a good time
  knowing that most people enjoy my company; I'm easy to be around
  my ability to see many different sides of an issue and to be a good mediator and facilitator
  my heightened awareness of sensations, aesthetics, and the here and now
  being able to go with the flow and feel one with the universe
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  What's Hard About Being a Nine
  being judged and misunderstood for being placid and/or indecisive
  being critical of myself for lacking initiative and discipline
  being too sensitive to criticism; taking every raised eyebrow and twitch of the mouth personally
  being confused about what I really want
  caring too much about what others will think of me
  not being listened to or taken seriously