Understanding Character Identifying the Real You

Who Are You? Four basic contributors to self-awareness: Who we think we are Who we would like to be Who others think we are Who we would not like to be

Elements of Character: Positive Attitude Enthusiasm Helpfulness Optimism Respectful Appearance Appropriate to the situation Integrity Trustworthy Loyal Respectful Compassion Thoughtfulness Kindness A note about respectful appearances: It does not mean movie-star looks and designer clothes and accessories. People come from all walks of life and cannot help they way they are built. But there is a difference between appearing respectful to the situation or disrespectful. Adhering to basic grooming and hygiene practices not only creates a good impression, it’s positive to healthy well-being. And common etiquette is a sign of self-respect. A respectful appearance  beauty or brand-name clothing

Elements of Character: Negative Attitude Meanness Laziness Pessimism Impatience Disrespectful Appearance Inappropriate to the situation Deceitfulness Dishonest Disloyal Disrespectful Greediness Impoliteness Intolerance Apathy Again about appearance: Disrespectful is the operative word here.

First Impressions Positive Negative Smile and handshake Scowl Eye contact Stare Use person’s name Mumble Listen attentively Daydream

Judging Character in Others DO Have an open mind Look for obvious characteristics Lies Exaggerations Look for subtle characteristics Body language Attitude How they treat others DON’T Jump to conclusions Base opinions on cultural differences Be too trusting of strangers “Leap before you look” Challenge for the sake of challenging