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Meeting a new person is always interesting.
But how to create a general image of a person based on the first impression after a meeting? After all, if you do not have a telepathic ability, it is very difficult to do this.
Meanwhile, experts talk about five questions to ask a person.
These questions will not only provide you with more detailed information about the stranger you're talking to, but they'll also provide you with a deep understanding of the person you're talking to.
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Psychologists also recommend including them in the list of questions to ask at job interviews.
These 5 questions are:
How to determine a person's personality?
1. How would you describe yourself?
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At first glance, this issue does not have any pitfalls. However, the purpose of the question is to force a person to reveal his identity through secondary means and qualities.
It's all about the ambiguous phrase: “How would you describe yourself? “, Not 'What is your personality? ' or “What do most people think of you?”
It's worth noting that there's no hint here. You're not asking a person to describe themselves physically, professionally, emotionally, or in any other way.
Pay attention to the words and phrases your interviewee prefers to use to answer this question. The choice of words and phrases will tell you a lot.
For example, more shy people or introverts tend to choose more modest words, such as observant or calm, while noisy, active people or extroverts when describing Stronger words, such as smart, strong or athletic, choose themselves.
2. What is your biggest accomplishment?
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Answering this question will provide you with a partial understanding of a person's past. In addition, this question will allow you to understand other, more detailed things about the personality of the interviewee.
First, you'll be able to identify that person's area of interest; again, this question is very ambiguous. After all, it is not clear whether we are talking about professional achievements or personal achievements?
It is also possible to understand how long ago this achievement took place. Here it is important to pay attention to the person's reaction, to the time to think before answering. After all, if he answered a question after a long hesitation, this may be a sign that it is about his past achievements or achievements.
If the answer to the question was immediately followed, most likely, you are facing a very successful and active person.
3. Have you read any good books lately?
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This question will reveal not only the person who reads or does not read, but also his area of interest.
First of all, note the difference between those who actually read literature and those who only want to appear to be reading.
Few people who don't read immediately admit: I don't read books. As a rule, those who do not read begin to hesitate to answer or return to the list of books in the classical school curriculum.
But you will recognize real readers and literature lovers right away. As a rule, they are familiar not only with classical literature, but also with popular novelties. Such people can always keep up the conversation and answer the question in an interesting and unusual way.
In addition, from the list of what a person reads, you will be able to understand his area of interest. For example, someone likes books on medical topics.
Others prefer literature on self-development and psychology. But those who prefer business literature are likely to be active and purposeful people themselves.
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4. What is your dream job?
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This question is more than ambiguous.
The question isn't “What do you expect from your next job?” or “Where do you see yourself in five years?” , but “What is your dream job?”
As a rule, when it comes to hiring a new job, a cunning person will simply describe the job he is applying for.
But a more open and honest person can creatively answer this question. It can describe a workplace that doesn't exist (or is extremely rare).
Whatever a person's answer is, it will reveal a lot about their personality and character.
5. Who is your hero or ideal?
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This question will provide you with a lot of information about a person's personality traits.
People typically describe a family member they're proud of or someone they know personally; others admire famous athletes, actors, or politicians. And there are also those who will cite successful entrepreneurs or businessmen as examples.
Thanks to this question, the interviewee will reveal not only in terms of his intelligence, but also from a more important point of view: you will learn about his moral and spiritual values. After all, who a person admires will tell a lot about his own priorities in life.
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Of course, we can't ask these 5 questions to a stranger on the street. However, if you already have initial contact with a person, you can ask them these questions to get to know them better.
Pay attention not only to the person's answers, but also to how people react, how they respond, and how they present their answers. All this will also tell you what kind of person is in front of you.