All About Me and You

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All About Me and You

• What are Your True Colors?

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True Blue

• I love being around other people and am
  comfortable talking about feelings.
• I dont like conflict, arguments, or tension and
  usually find it easy to make new friends.
• I like to talk and sometimes get in trouble for
  talking too much.
• People are important to me.
• I like to make others happy and respond well to
  encouragement.

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• I am a good and loyal friend.
• Friends come to me to talk about their problems.
• I have fun doing things with others.
• I am a good listener.
• I think it is very important to be a true
  friend, and I dont like fake characteristics in
  people.
• I am concerned about others and am a peacemaker.
• I like to be accepted by others.

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How to Relate to Blues
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Blues

• TELL them how you feel on any topic
• LISTEN attentively and look at them while talking
  to them
• TELL them you appreciate them
• ACCEPT their individuality
• ALLOW them to express their feelings
• BE honest and sincere

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Blues

• DONT
• Cut them off when they are talking
• Expect them to be confrontational
• Compare them to someone else
• Criticize their sensitivity
• Ignore them
• Take advantage of their kindness

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Action Orange

• Some words that describe me are generous, witty,
  spontaneous, competitor, performer, always
  looking on the bright side, eager, charming,
  courageous, adaptable, easy-going, compromising,
  persuasive, wild, fun, and crazy!
• I am fun-loving and have energy to try new,
  exciting things.
• Im comfortable, independent, willing, fearless,
  excitable, enthusiastic, and like performing in
  front of others.
• Im talented and skillful.

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• Im easily bored.
• I have a hard time following rules and
  regulations or respecting authority.
• Neatness and tidiness are not my greatest
  strengths.
• I am bold and look for competition.
• I love to do things at a moments notice.
• I would rather figure it out myself than ask for
  help.
• I like being where there is lots of excitement.
• I do not like restrictions placed on me.
• I like to see what I have accomplished.

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How to Relate to Oranges
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Oranges

• BE positive when you are around them
• APPRECIATE their jokes and playful nature
• RESPECT their need to always be doing something
• ACCEPT that they can do several things at the
  same time

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Oranges

• DONT
• Expect them to come down to your energy level
• Count on staying in a bad mood around them
• Be surprised by their changeable nature
• Force them to be too serious about life
• Demand that they stick to a strict schedule
• Be disgusted by their lightheartedness
• Start a fight with them unless you really want to
  fight!

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Curious Green

• I usually see things differently than others.
• I am curious and have lots of questions.
• I need time to think things out.
• I like to explore and figure out how things work.
• I dont mind being alone to do the things I
  enjoy.
• I prefer to talk and study about ideas and
  things.
• I question rules and authority until I understand
  reasons for them.
• I get bored with routine.

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• I have fun with games and activities that
  challenge me.
• I dont like to feel unable to do something.
• I need to feel sure of myself and like to feel
  self confident.
• I am very logical.
• I enjoy doing research.
• I like having others look up to me because of my
  knowledge.

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How to Relate to Greens
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Greens

• EXPLAIN things logically to them
• GIVE them time to think about decisions
• EXPECT them to be in leadership roles
• EARN their respect
• ACKNOWLEDGE their intelligence
• BE ready to give support for ideas
• RECOGNIZE their need to get to the point quickly

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Greens

• DONT
• Force them to talk about their feelings too much
• Get too emotional when arguing with them
• Be wishy-washy
• Look for public displays of emotion
• Take what they say too personally
• Embarrass them in public

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Solid Gold

• I like to be neat, organized, and am responsible.
• I usually get my work done before I play.
• People can count on me.
• People come to me when they need a job done.
• I usually stick to tasks until theyre completed.
• I enjoy school and usually follow rules and
  respect authority.
• I prefer structured and organized activities.
• I am often serious.
• I pay attention to details.

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• I know what is right and wrong and feel guilty
  when I do things that are wrong.
• I am loyal, faithful, and true to my word.
• I have fun participating in organized activities.
• Others congratulate me on my dependability.
• I do not like lack of order.
• I am responsible and prepared.
• I like to feel secure.
• I like to feel appreciated.

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How to Relate to Golds
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Golds

• FOLLOW through with what you say you are going
  to do
• SHOW them the practical side of things
• BE on time
• ACKNOWLEDGE them if they do or give something to
  you
• APPLAUD them if they do something well

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Golds

• DONT
• Expect them to be spontaneous
• Look for them to be frivolous with their money
• Force them to take risks
• Expect them to go against the rules
• Insist on a quick decision without the facts