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In each of the following, choose from a scale of 1-5 which of these statements you most agree with or is most applicable to yourself. Choose 5 for most agree/most applicable, down to 1 for least agree/least applicable:

(Note: If you want a more accurate assessment, get a close friend to rate you instead)

1 To get the best out of people you need to drive rather than support them

2 I am not a very good listener

3 I would prefer to go for a long walk on my own rather than in an organized group

4 I do not have a great deal of patience when listening to other people’s problems

5 Winning is better than enjoying

6 I do not suffer fools gladly

7 I am much more comfortable talking to a people on a one-to-one basis rather than in a group discussion

8 I would describe myself as more determined than cheerful

9 I am a great believer that people should stand on their own two feet

10 I do not believe in giving money to beggars on the street

11 There are things more important to me than success in my personal relationships

12 I prefer to work alone rather than as part of a team

13 I am more dominant than sociable

14 I like to think of myself as something of a perfectionist

15 I would describe myself as someone who keeps themselves to themselves rather than someone who goes out of their way to get to know people

16 I prefer to plan my own holiday than go on a pre-arranged group holiday with a set itinerary

17 I dislike social gatherings

18 I prefer individual sports rather than team sports

19 I need to be in control rather than going with the flow

20 I prefer to celebrate my birthday quietly and would not be very happy if someone threw a surprise party for me

21 I do not believe I would make a very good HR Officer

22 I rarely or never take part in charity fund-raising events

23 It does not worry me unduly that when I speak my mind it may upset people

24 I can often be intolerant of other peoples’ views

25 I do not tend to make friends easily

26 I do not look forward to big social gatherings such as weddings

27 I do not usually engage in conversations with strangers sitting next to me on long journeys

28 People tend to view me as more of a loner than a mixer

29 I do not often seek advice from other people

30 I do not consider it important to put myself in the other person’s shoes in order to see their point of view

31 I am more tough than tolerant

32 I do not generally feel sorry for the underdog

33 If a work colleague won a million pounds on the lottery I would feel more envious than pleased for them

34 I am more interested in sitting on committees

35 It is important to get to know the right people

36 If someone telephoned me out of the blue asking me to sell concert tickets for charity I would probably decline

Assessment

Total score 130-180

Some people have a natural interest in all other people. They are, in effect, people persons, or people watchers. They take a keen interest in everyone about them, are curious to find out more about them and anxious to interact with them. Your score indicates that you are most certainly not one of those people.

You are what is sometimes, perhaps unkindly, referred to as a loner, or someone who likes to keep themselves to themselves, or stands somewhat aloof from others. While you do enjoy the company of others, this is usually restricted to a very close and exclusively small circle of family and friends.

This is fine just as long as it is what makes you happy and provides what you like out of life and does not frustrate your ambitions.

It is however, worth remembering that no one can be an island entirely. We all depend to a certain extent on other people to make both our personal and business lives happy and successful. The more we interact with people both on a one-to-one and group basis, the happier and more successful all aspects of our lives will be. This does not necessarily have to involve going to all kinds of social gatherings and being the life and soul of the party. What it does involve is having empathy with others, having regard for their feelings and making an effort to get to know all others, irrespective of their class or status, and gaining their respect.

Total score 91-129

Preoccupation with other people may not, to you, be one of life’s most important priorities, nevertheless, you do tend to go somewhat out of your way to be fair to all people, and treat all people in an equal manner, and you recognize that basically all people are decent and that there is no reason not to get to know them better and behave in a polite and pleasant manner towards them.

As a result of this attitude you do tend to be liked and respected by others for what you are.

You prefer to treat others as you would wish them to treat you. A neighbour, for example, is someone with whom you like to exchange pleasantries, keep on the right side of and be there for in the event of an emergency. However, you would not go out of your way to find out their life history.

Total score less than 90

You are most certainly a people person. You like observing people, assessing their personalities, finding out more about them and widening your circle of friends as much as possible.

In all aspects of your life you depend on other people to a great extent, in fact without other people your life would seem empty even to the extent of making you depressed and miserable.

You enjoy social gatherings immensely and find it easier to circulate at such events making small talk effortlessly when the occasion demands it.

The plus side of this is that you recognize the importance of the involvement of others in your life. You are, in effect, a good team player and appreciate the need to have the right people on your side if your life is to be a successful one.

Your score also indicates a great deal of warmth of character, and someone who has a great deal of empathy with others, and this earns you the respect and trust of very many people.

The minus side is that some people may see you as being somewhat over-inquisitive, even intrusive. However, this is more likely to be the exception rather than the rule.

Source Carter & Russell, Phillip & Ken More Psychometric Testing, 19-25. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2003