a. say directly what they mean b. use metaphors and indirect communication

18. Which appeals to you more

a. consistency in thought b. harmonious （happy）relationships

19. If you must disappointed someone are you usually

a. frank （direct）and straightforward b. warm and considerate

20. In your daily life in school or at work, do you want your activities

a. scheduled b. unscheduled

21. Do you more often prefer

a. final, unchangeable statements b. tentative, preliminary statements

22. Does interacting with strangers

a. energize you b. make you tired

23. Facts

a. speak for themselves b. are examples of principles

24. Do you find visionaries and theorists

a. somewhat annoying b. rather fascinating

25. In a debate or argument, do you

a. hold to your position b. look for common ground

26. Is it better to be

a. fair and justice b. merciful （loving and forgiving）

27. At school or work, is it more natural for you to

a. point out mistakes to others b. try to please others

28. Are you more comfortable

a. after a decision b. before a decision

29. Do you tend to

a. say directly what s on your mind b. keep your ears open

30. Common sense is

a. usually reliable b. frequently questionable

31. Children often do not

a. make themselves useful enough b. use their imagination enough

32. When in charge of others do you tend to be

a. firm and unbending b. forgiving and lenient

33. Are you more often

a. cool-headed （logical, less emotional）

b. warm-hearted （compassionate, sympathetic）

34. Are you more likely to

a. nail things down （define precisely） b. explore the possibilities

35. In most situations are you more

a. deliberate （purposeful） b. spontaneous （unplanned）

36. Do you think of yourself more as

a. an outgoing person （love people） b. a private person （love being alone）

37. Are you more frequently

a. a practical （realistic）sort of person

b. b. a fanciful （curious, creative）sort of person

38. Do you speak more in