For each statement, indicate how characteristic or descriptive it is for you by selecting the appropriate response.

1.	Most people seem to be more aggressive and assertive than I am.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
2.	I have hesitated to make or accept dates because of shyness.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
3.	When the food served at a restaurant is not done to my satisfaction, I complain about it to the waiter or waitress.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
4.	I am careful to avoid hurting other people's feelings, even when I feel that I have been injured.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
5.	If a salesman has gone to considerable trouble to show me merchandise that is not quite suitable, I have a difficult time saying no.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
6.	When I am asked to do something, I insist upon knowing why.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
7.	There are times when I look for a good, vigorous argument.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
8.	I strive to get ahead as well as most people in my position.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
9.	To be honest, people often take advantage of me.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
10.	I enjoy starting conversations with new acquaintances and strangers.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
11.	I often don't know what to say to attractive persons of the opposite sex.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
12.	I hesitate to make phone calls to business establishments and institutions.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
13.	I would rather apply for a job or for admission to a college by writing letters than by going through with personal interviews.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
14.	I find it embarrassing to return merchandise.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
15.	If a close and respected relative were annoying me, I would smother my feelings rather than express my annoyance.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
16.	I have avoided asking questions for fear of sounding stupid.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
17.	During an argument I am sometimes afraid that I will get so upset that I will shake all over.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
18.	If a famed and respected lecturer makes a statement that I think is incorrect, I will have the audience hear my point of view as well.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
19.	I avoid arguing over prices with clerks and salespeople.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
20.	When I have done something important or worthwhile, I manage to let others know about it.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
21.	I am open and frank about my feelings.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
22.	If someone has been spreading false and bad stories about me, I see that person as soon as possible to have a talk about it.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
23.	I often have a hard time saying no.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
24.	I tend to bottle up my emotions rather than make a scene.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
25.	I complain about poor service in a restaurant or elsewhere.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
26.	When I am given a compliment, I sometimes just don't know what to say.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
27.	If a couple near me in a theater or at a lecture were conversing rather loudly, I would ask them to be quiet or to take their conversation elsewhere.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
28.	Anyone attempting to push ahead of me in a line is in for a good battle.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
29.	I am quick to express an opinion.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive
30.	There are times when I just can't say anything.
Select... very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly nondescriptive rather uncharacteristic of me, quite nondescriptive very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive

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