Personality test

We all see and act with the world around us in different patterns. This quiz will help you understand your inner self: why you behave or make decisions in certain ways. Whether you're doing research on career paths that match your natural inclinations, trying to understand your relationship with a differently-brained lover, friends, co-workers or family, or just trying to make sense of the world, I wish you all the best on your journey of self-knowledge!

I love to close my office door and enjoy quiet times.
I love to be in the midst of the action.
I'm really in between.

When I walk in the forest, I love to smell the woods and the feel the breeze on my face.
While I walk in the forest, I love to think about all kinds of things and ideas.
I'm really in between.

I am sometimes accused of being too rigid.
I am sometimes accused of being too indecisive.
I'm really in between.

The gym and library are great places to interact with people.
If I go to the gym or the library, I find a place by myself and focus on my work.
I'm really in between.

I trust facts, concrete examples and proof.
I trust inspiration, insights, ideas and hunches.
I'm really in between.

I work out ideas internally.
I work out ideas with others' input.
I'm really in between.

I think first, then act.
I act first, then think.
I'm really in between.

I truly enjoy living in the present moment.
I like to make a sacrifice in the present when I can see that it will improve things in the future.
I'm really in between.

I like to use and refine existing skills.
I like to pick up new skills. I get bored easily after mastering skills.
I'm really in between.

I tend to be unbiased and direct when I analyze people's problems, even if this might hurt their sensitivities.
I sympathize with people and would tell a white lie to avoid hurting their feelings.
I'm really in between.

I like adapting to new situations.
I prefer to know what I am getting into.
I'm really in between.

I respond quickly and enjoy a fast pace.
I repsond after taking the time to think things through, and I enjoy a slower pace.
I'm really in between.

Principles and rules are important to me.
Personal values and people are important to me. I see the exception to the rule.
I'm really in between.

I talk more than listen.
I listen more than talk.
I'm really in between.

I am mainly interested in human relationships.
I am mainly interested in things other than human relationships.
I'm really in between.

I tend to think out loud.
I think things inside my head.
I'm really in between.

I set and respect fixed goals and work toward achieving them on time.
My goals are open-ended and subject to change as new information becomes available.
I'm really in between.

I am comfortable leaving my options open.
I am comfortable after having made a decision.
I'm really in between.

I believe any feeling is valid, whether it makes sense or not.
I believe feelings are valid only if they are logical.
I'm really in between.

I prefer to share personal information with a select few.
I share personal information rather freely.
I'm really in between.

I am energized by spending time alone.
Group discussions stimulate me and give me energy.
I'm really in between.

I am experimental and like to find new ways of doing things.
If it works fine, then there is no reason to change it.
I'm really in between.

Before answering a question, I prefer to take the time to form an answer in my head.
Ask me a question, and I will start talking to come up with an answer.
I'm really in between.

I fall in love with new ideas and concepts for their own sake.
I like new ideas when they have practical applications.
I'm really in between.

I keep my enthusiasm to myself.
I communicate with enthusiasm.
I'm really in between.

I am often contented.
I am often restless.
I'm really in between.

I have strong analytical skills.
I am caring, compassionate and tender.
I'm really in between.

My work efforts are on-and-off.
My work efforts are steady and sustained.
I'm really in between.

I am planned and structured.
I am spontaneous and vague.
I'm really in between.

I value imagination and innovation.
I value realism and common sense.
I'm really in between.

My desk may seem disorganized at times, but I can always find what I am looking for.
I like my desk to be neat and organized.
I'm really in between.

I like to figure things out on my own.
I like to follow a practical approach.
I'm really in between.

I desire to be appreciated.
I desire achievement and accomplishement.
I'm really in between.

Some people may see me as heartless, insensitive or uncaring.
Some people may see me as overemotional, illogical or weak.
I'm really in between.

I am good at speculating about all the various options.
I am good at working directly on something.
I'm really in between.

I tend to be general and figurative. I use metaphors and analogies.
I tend to be specific and literal. I give detailed instructions.
I'm really in between.

Enjoy now, finish the job later.
Work first, play later.
I'm really in between.

I value empathy, harmony and forgiving.
I value logic, justice and fairness.
I'm really in between.

I derive satisfaction from finishing projects.
I derive satisfaction from starting projects.
I'm really in between.

It is more important to be truthful than diplomatic.
It is more important to be diplomatic than truthful.
I'm really in between.

I have a few deep, personal relationships.
I have many social relationships.
I'm really in between.

I am process-oriented and am especially interested in how the task will be accomplished.
I am product-oriented and want to get the job done.
I'm really in between.

I take deadlines seriously.
I see deadlines as elastic.
I'm really in between.

I prefer one-on-one conversations.
I am a mixer and mingler at parties.
I'm really in between.

I am brief and businesslike.
I am friendly and have difficulty remaining businesslike.
I'm really in between.

I am rather easy to "read" and know.
I am rather private and difficult to "read".
I'm really in between.

  

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