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Explore the depths of self-awareness by examining the four key contributors: self-perception, aspirations, external perceptions, and undesired traits. Learn about positive and negative character elements to refine your persona. Discover how first impressions and judging others can impact your social interactions positively or negatively. Approach character evaluation with caution, keeping an open mind and avoiding snap judgments based on appearances or cultural differences.
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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 a2w3 • Who we would not like to be
Elements of Character: Positive • Integrity • Trustworthy • Loyal • Respectful • Compassion • Thoughtfulness • Kindness • Attitude • Enthusiasm • Helpfulness • Optimism • Respectful Appearance • Appropriate to the situation 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
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 • Jump to conclusions • Base opinions on cultural differences • Be too trusting of strangers • “Leap before you look” • Challenge for the sake of challenging Don’t