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“I need to understand the world”<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Observers have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical,and insightful.<\/p>\n
How to Get Along with Me <\/p>\n
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- Be independent, not clingy. <\/li>\n
- Speak in a straightforward and brief manner. <\/li>\n
- I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts. <\/li>\n
- Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be thatI am feeling uncomfortable.<\/li>\n
- Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt yoursincerity.<\/li>\n
- If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be becauseit was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place.<\/li>\n
- don’t come on like a bulldozer. <\/li>\n
- Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people’s loud music,overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What I Like About Being a Five <\/p>\n
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- standing back and viewing life objectively <\/li>\n
- coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects <\/li>\n
- my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influencedby social pressure<\/li>\n
- not being caught up in material possessions and status <\/li>\n
- being calm in a crisis <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What’s Hard About Being a Five <\/p>\n
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- being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world <\/li>\n
- feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all <\/li>\n
- being pressured to be with people when I don’t want to be <\/li>\n
- watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence ortechnical skill, do better professionally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Fives as Children Often <\/p>\n
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- spend a lot of time alone reading, making collections, and so on <\/li>\n
- have a few special friends rather than many <\/li>\n
- are very bright and curious and do well in school <\/li>\n
- have independent minds and often question their parents and teachers<\/li>\n
- watch events from a detached point of view, gathering information <\/li>\n
- assume a poker face in order not to look afraid <\/li>\n
- are sensitive; avoid interpersonal conflict <\/li>\n
- feel intruded upon and controlled and\/or ignored and neglected <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Fives as Parents <\/p>\n
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- are often kind, perceptive, and devoted <\/li>\n
- are sometimes authoritarian and demanding <\/li>\n
- may expect more intellectual achievement than is developmentally appropriate<\/li>\n
- may be intolerant of their children expressing strong emotions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele<\/p>\n
The Enneagram Made Easy
Discover the 9 Types of People
HarperSanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages<\/p>\nYou liked the test? so please RATE<\/b> it :-)<\/p>\n
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