Part One,Preparation,1. An Introduction to Personality,2. Mr. and Miss So and So,4. Proverbs About Personality,3. Personality and Job,Part One: Preparation An Introduction to Personality,1. An Introduction to Personality,In a general sense, the term “personality” refers to all the personal and moral characteristics that determine the way a person thinks, feels and acts in his or her social and personal relations. These traits include a vast variety of attitudes and attributes, such as: shyness, generosity, patience, flexibility, sadness, humor, cheerfulness, selfishness, independence and aggressiveness. Most people are a mix of positive and negative traits. Personality traits that are valued in one culture may be frowned upon in another culture.,Part One: Preparation An Introduction to Personality,Most research tends to suggest that our basic personality is inherited but that many factors shape and mould our personality as we grow mature. Recognizing ones strengths and weaknesses is an important step in the process of personal development. In recent years, various studies have shown that health and personality are interrelated. In constantly looking at the dark side of things, pessimists can become discouraged to feel helpless; optimists, on the other hand, attempt to make the best of a situation.,Part One: Preparation Mr. and Miss So and So,2. Mr. and Miss So and So,Directions: Work in pairs to complete these imaginary names to form adjectives that describe a persons personality.,Mr. G_would not even hurt a fly, and is always kind and careful. 2) Miss De_puts her heart into things she is doing. 3) Mr. Co_ always thinks of what other people need and will be kind enough to help the blind cross the street. 4) Mr. Ad_ likes to go to wild and unexplored places and do risky things. 5) It is hard to upset Mr. C_. 6) Mr. Ag_ is always ready for a fight.,entle,dicated,nsiderate,venturous,alm,gressive,To be continued,Part One: Preparation Mr. and Miss So and So,7) Miss C_ enjoys finding fault with things. 8) Mr. E_works 14 hours a day, plays tennis and goes jogging. 9) Miss Se_ wont share her own things with anyone, and always thinks about herself. 10) Miss Am_ wants to be good, better, and the best. 11) Mr. Self-_ knows he is good, and believes he can do things well. 12) Mr. E_ does not get angry or upset easily for small things and gets along with others well. 13) Miss Tr_ never tells any lies. 14) Mr. Out_ likes meeting people and is sociable. 15) My name is F_. I do not like your make-up.,ritical,nergetic,lfish,bitious,confident,asygoing,uthful,going,rank,To be continued,Part One: Preparation Mr. and Miss So and So,16) Mr. S_ understands other peoples feelings and problems. But he is also easily hurt or upset. 17) Mr. B_ is always telling others what to do. 18) Miss P_ never gets annoyed when doing something that takes a long time. 19) Mr. T_ speaks too much on any occasion. 20) Mr. P_ is likely to persuade others to believe or do a particular thing. 21) Miss Sy_ is kind to those people in misfortune. 22) Miss E_ shows her feelings very openly.,ensitive,ersuasive,ossy,atient,alkative,mpathetic,motional,Part One: Preparation Personality and Job,3. Personality and Job,Words used to describe a persons personality.,light-hearted, lively, logical, loyal, malicious, mean, moody, outgoing, passionate, practical, proud, rational, realistic, reserved, ruthless, self-centered, sinister, spiteful, strong-willed, unscrupulous, vain, violent, well-organized,aggressive, amiable, arrogant, artful, brave, broad-minded, carefree, caring, cheerful, compassionate, competitive, conservative, courageous, demanding, determined, dominant, dynamic, egocentric, extroverted, flexible, generous, idle,Part One: Preparation Personality and Job,Directions: Discuss with your partner and decide the personality traits that you think would make an ideal person for the following job.,persuasive, expressive, eloquent, serious,lawyer,careful, honest, cautious, patient,accountant,brave, alert, independent, strong, calm,police officer,patient, calm, independent, careful, sympathetic,doctor,patient, tolerant, bossy, talkative, humorous,teacher,shrewd, hardworking, boastful, acute, tricky,salesperson,Personality Traits,jobs,To be continued,Part One: Preparation Personality and Job,intelligent, talkative, diplomatic, cautious,spokesperson,easygoing, tolerant, sensitive, frank, thorough, efficient,secretary,curious, extroverted, open-minded, adventurous,reporter,emotional, expressive, optimistic, quick-minded, exaggerated, humorous,host or hostess of a show,enthusiastic, talkative, expressive, energetic, considerate, good-tempered,tourist guide,Personality Traits,jobs,Part One: Preparation Proverbs About Personality,4. Proverbs About Personality,If a man will begin with ce