admire : to respect and approve of someone or their behavior, or to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at • advisor : someone whose job is to give an opinion about what to do in a particular situation • approach : to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality or amount • argue : to speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with them • articulate : able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality • assistant : someone who helps someone else to do a job • athlete : a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events • avoid : to stay away from someone or something, or prevent something from happening or not allow yourself to do something • candid : truthful and honest, especially about something difficult or painful • circle : a group of people with family, work or social connections • compliment : to praise or express admiration for someone • confident : having the quality of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future • design : the way in which something is planned and made • diligent : careful and using a lot of effort • dress : to wear a particular type of clothes • effect : the result of a particular influence • emotional : having and expressing strong feelings • energetic : having the power and ability to be physically and mentally active • exaggerate : to make something seem larger, more important, better or worse than it really is • excel : to be extremely good at something • facial expression : the look on someone’s face, showing what they feel or think • handicraft : a skilled activity in which something is made in a traditional way with the hands rather than being produced by machines in a factory, or an object made by such an activity • make a judgment : to form, give or have as an opinion, or to decide about something or someone, especially after thinking carefully • ordinary : not different or special or unexpected in any way; usual • outstanding : excellent; clearly very much better than what is usual • participate : to take part in or become involved in an activity • practical : relating to experience, reality or action rather than ideas or imagination • prove : to show a particular result after a period of time • refuse : to say that you will not do or accept something • regret : a feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better • variety show : a type of entertainment which includes several separate short performances, such as singing, dancing, magic tricks and telling jokes
01 Do you usually enjoy meeting new people?
Why or why not? What kinds of people are you most interested in meeting? How often do you approach a stranger and start up a conversation? How do you usually start a conversation with someone you don’t know?
02 In your circle of friends, are you usually the person whom others usually ask when they need some kind of information?
What would you say you are most knowledgeable about? What subject would you most like to know more about? Why?
03 Are you usually candid about what you are thinking when asked?
Why or why not? What kinds of things would you never tell anyone? Do you know anyone who is very candid—maybe too candid?
04 Do you often say things without thinking about what effect they might have?
Have you ever said something that you really regretted later? Why did you say it?
05 Do you avoid doing things when you don’t feel confident about your ability?
What is an example of something you do that you don’t feel confident about? What do you feel most confident about?
06 Do you often get very emotional trying to prove you’re right?
Do you feel upset when other people think you are wrong? How about if they prove you are wrong? How often do you get into arguments? What do you most often argue about?
07 Do many people like to talk to you about their feelings and problems?
How good a listener do you think you are? Do you think you can usually give good advice to people? When you have your own problems, whom do you like to talk to? Why?
08 Do you enjoy playing sports or exercising?
How often do you exercise? What are your favorite sports to play? How about to watch? Do you have any favorite athletes? How good an athlete are you? What sports are you best at?
09 Do you dislike people who ask too many questions?
Are you this type of person? Can you describe a person like this, and how you felt about him or her? When somebody asks you many questions, will you answer all of them?
10 Are variety shows your favorite type of TV program?
How often do you watch variety shows? Do you have a favorite variety show host? What type of TV program is your favorite?
11 In a group of people, do you enjoy playing the role of advisor or assistant, rather than the leader?
Why? Can you describe the role you play in your circle of friends? Who do you think is the leader? Have you ever been the leader in a group of people at school or work?
12 Do you refuse to give up trying to do something if you really like it, even if it’s very difficult?
What’s an example of something that you either gave up doing because it was too difficult, or refused to give up doing even though it was very difficult? Is there anything that would make you give up trying to improve your English?
13 Do you like participating in group activities?
Why or why not? What type of group activities do you most enjoy? What activities do you prefer to do with just one friend? How about on your own? Why?
14 Are you usually very careful to avoid causing problems?
Have you ever caused a big problem because you were not careful enough? How careful a person do you think you are in general?
15 Are you careful to avoid making judgments about people?
Have you ever judged a person wrongly? Has anyone ever judged you wrongly?
16 Do you pay little attention to how you dress?
How would you describe the way you dress? Where do you get most of your clothes?
17 Do you find handicrafts boring?
Do you know how to do any handicrafts? What are some of your hobbies? Do your friends share your hobbies?
18 Do you often misunderstand people because you don’t pay close enough attention?
Has anything serious happened because you didn’t listen carefully?
19 Do you prefer designs that use many different colors together, rather than just one or two?
What is your favorite color? What colors do you dislike? What designs—for example, a building or a product—do you admire?
20 Do you easily cry when you hear about or see something sad?
When was the last time you cried? Do you enjoy watching sad movies or TV programs?
21 Do you usually sleep so deeply that it is difficult to wake you up?
How do you usually wake up? Can you usually remember what you dreamed about when you wake up?
22 Are you a loud, energetic talker?
Has anyone ever told you that you talk too loudly? What conversation topics do you most enjoy talking about?
23 Are your facial expressions often exaggerated?
Do you think people can usually understand how you are feeling by looking at your facial expressions? Has anyone ever complimented you on the way you smile? Do people think you look scary when you are angry?
24 Are you very practical about your future?
What are some of the things you are doing now to prepare for your future? What are your biggest hopes for your future?
25 Do you usually keep a smile on your face even when you feel unhappy?
Do you usually try to keep your true feelings hidden? Why? When you are in a bad mood, how do you usually show it?
26 In your circle of friends, are you considered ordinary, rather than outstanding?
In your circle of friends, who is considered the most outstanding? What do you consider to be the most outstanding thing about you? Do your friends agree? Is it important to you to stand out from other people?
27 Are you usually satisfied to do tasks just well enough to be acceptable without really excelling?
Why or why not? Was this true when you were a student? Are there some things that you try to do perfectly?
28 Do you think you are an articulate person?
Why do you think so? Do you hope to become more articulate? Do you know anybody who is very articulate?
29 Do you avoid crying in front of other people, no matter what?
When was the last time someone else saw you crying? Do you often cry when you are alone? Do you think it is all right for guys to cry in front of other people? How would you feel if your lover cried in front of you?
30 Are you more diligent than most people?
If you are, where do you think you learned to do this? Do you ever think you work too hard? Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Type A : Type As are ambitious, and unwilling to fall behind. Others often think that Type As enjoy bullying others because of their aggressiveness. The most compatible partner for Type As is someone who can continually provide direction and advice, and who is highly intelligent.
Type B : Type Bs have highly aggressive personalities, and pursue their ideals with great determination and willingness to struggle heroically to attain those ideals. The most compatible lover for Type Bs is someone who is kind and considerate, and who is willing to make his or her lover the center of his or her world.
Type C : Type Cs are generally men, with a heroic air, in addition to being frank and straightforward. A person who also speak directly what’s on their mind is most suited to being a Type C person’s lover.
Type D : Since Type Ds are very cheerful and energetic, they are very popular and well-liked by everyone. The best lover for Type Ds is someone from their circle of friends who they know well and have come to trust. This lover should be someone who is easygoing and lets Type Ds keep their personal freedom.
Type E : Type Es seek balance in their lives, and are hesitant to take risks. They are highly practical. The most ideal partner for Type Es is someone who cheerful and physically active.
Type F : Type Fs are kind people who are still very demanding and apt to complain when wronged. When Fs fall in love, they do so with all their heart, and are not likely to fall out of love. A person who is casual and not too stubborn is best suited to Fs.
Type G : Type Gs are gentle and warm-hearted, and often willing to make great sacrifices to help a friend in need, or even strangers. Because of this kind of personality, Type Gs are most happy with a person who is weaker and need to be taken care of by others.
Type H : Type Hs are much more persistent and patient than others, and usually are strongly ambitious. Type Hs are very conscientious and pay close attention to details when doing any kind of work. Partners who are not too talkative, but are similarly conscientious and serious are most suitable for Type Hs.
Type I : Type Is are usually women. They often behave like spoiled children, getting angry easily and refusing to listen to their partner. However, they are very kind. The best type of partner for Type Is is someone very strong, who won’t be discouraged by the way Type Is act.
Type J : Although Type Js don’t appear to be, they are extremely passionate. They often seem eccentric, and aren’t very talkative. However, in their innermost heart, they are very romantic and full of wild dreams. Kind and passionate partners are most compatible with Type Js, and only this kind of person can bring out the “real” personality of Type Js.
Type K : Type Ks are highly talented, and have strong personalities that make them stand out from other people. Partners who also have strong personalities are most compatible with Type Ks. Although Type Ks often argue over trivial matters, in the end they are usually able to find happiness in their love relationships.
