Partie 6 : La vie au quotidien

Chapitre 55 : Describing personality



In a positive way, page 116

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an asset
awesome
energetic
confident
assertive
dependable, reliable
well-balanced
keen on
gallant, brave
daring, bold
dauntless
earnest
overly serious
appreciative
devoted
shrewd
sharp, sharp-witted
resourceful
well-mannered, courteous
easy-going
gregarious, sociable
far-sighted

This journalist is an astute observer of the current political scene.

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.

In a negative way, page 116

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a shortcoming
shy
gullible
sullen, bad-tempered
finicky
touchy
short-tempered, quick-tempered
conceited
cowardly
reckless
stubborn
rash
unpredictable
whimsical
messy
sneaky, devious
deceitful, deceptive
dishonest
quarrelsome
disparaging
rowdy

Some psychologists, like Ron Kurtus, say that personality primarily consists of inborn traits, while character consists of learned behaviour.

Food for thought, page 117

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Graphology is not an exact science, but it can be fun! For those who still use a pen…

According to research carried out by the National Pen Company in the U.S., people with small handwriting tend to be withdrawn, that is, shy, and meticulous. By contrast, outgoing people will have larger handwriting.
Do you leave large gaps between words? That’s a sign that you don’t enjoy being crowded. You like your freedom. If the words are close together, that may mean that you can’t stand being alone.
How do you write the letter “l”? With a wide loop or a narrow one? Wide implies that you’re relaxed, spontaneous and open-minded.
Where do you place the dot over the letter “i”? If it’s high over the “i”, then you tend to be imaginative. If the dot is closer to the letter, you tend to be organised, detail-oriented, and empathetic.
The way you sign is supposed to say a lot about your personality too. If your signature is illegible, then you’re likely to be private. If it is legible, you tend to be comfortable and self-confident.