Cautious (C)

These people are often perfectionists. “Everything in its place and a place for everything” would be the guiding principle for a Cautious (C). They find it easy to stay focused on a task, because they don’t need the amount of personal interaction typical of an Influencer. A Cautious person prefers less small talk and is very sensitive, especially to criticism. However, he is often preoccupied with finding faults in others. Because he strives for precision and order, it is difficult to find a mistake he’s made. Don’t try to do this, or at least don’t mention it. It’s akin to trying to find a flea on a porcupine.

When a Direct or Cautious find things are not going the way they want them to go, they may appear abrasive. The Direct will ...

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