1. Understanding Character
Identifying the Real You

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

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

6. Judging Character in OthersDO
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