True Colors Personality Survey

If I applied for a job, a prospective employer would most likely hire me because I am:

Driven, direct, and delegating

Deliberate, accurate, and reliable

Patient, adaptable, and tactful

Fun-loving, spirited, and casual

When involved in an intimate relationship, if I feel threatened by my partner, I:

Fight back with facts and anger

Cry, feel hurt, and plan revenge

Become quiet, withdrawn, and often hold anger until I blow up over some minor issue later

Distance myself and avoid further conflict

For me life is most meaningful when it:

Is task-oriented and productive

Is filled with people and purpose

Is free of pressure and stress

Allows me to be playful, lighthearted, and optimistic

As a child, I was:

Stubborn, bright, and/or aggressive

Well-behaved, caring, and/or depressed

Quiet, easygoing, and/or shy

Too talkative, happy, and/or playful

As an adult, I am:

Opiniated, determined, and/or bossy

Responsible, honest, and/or unforgiving

Accepting, contented, and/or unmotivated

Charismatic, positive, and/or obnoxious

As a parent, I am (if you are not a parent, answer as if you will be one)

Demanding, quick-tempered, and/or uncompromising

Concerned, sensitive, and/or critical

Permissive, easily persuaded, and/or often overwhelmed

Playful, casual, and/or irresponsible

In an argument with a friend, I am most likely to be:

Verbally stubborn about facts

Concerned about others' feelings and principles

Silently stubborn, uncomfortable, and/or confused

Loud, uncomfortable, and/or compromising

If my friend was in trouble, I would be:

Protective, resourceful, and loyal - regardless of the problem

Concerned, empathetic, and loyal - regardless of the problem

Supportive, patient, and a good listener

Nonjudgmental, optimistic, and downplaying the seriousness of the situation

When making decisions, I am:

Assertive, articulate, and logical

Deliberate, precise, and cautious

Indecisive, timid, and reluctant

Impulsive, uncommitted, and inconsistent

When I fail, I feel:

Silently self-critical, yet verbally stubborn and defensive

Guilty, self-critical, and vulnerable to depression - I dwell on it

Unsettled and fearful, but I keep it to myself

Embarrassed and nervous - seeking to escape the situation

If someone crosses me:

I am angered, and cunningly plan ways to get even quickly

I feel deeply hurt and find it almost impossible to forgive completely. Generally, getting even is not enough.

I am silently hurt and plan to get even and/or completely avoid the person

I want to avoid confrontation, consider the situation not important enough to bother with, and/or seek other friends

Work is:

A most productive way to spend one's time

A healthy activity, which should be done right if it's to be done at all. Work should be done before one plays.

A positive activity as along as it is something I enjoy and don't feel pressured to accomplish

A necessary evil, much less inviting than play

In social situations, I am most often:

Feared by others

Admired by others

Protected by others

Envied by others

In a relationship, I am most concerned with being:

Approved of and right

Understood, appreciated, and intimate

Respected, tolerant, and peaceful

Praised, having fun, and feeling free

To feel alive and positive, I seek:

Adventure, leadership, and lots of action

Security, creativity, and purpose

Acceptance and safety

Excitement, playful productivity, and the company of others