Words that describe behavior
x Active: always busy with something
x Aggressive: verbally or physically threatening
x Ambitious: strongly wants to succeed
x Bossy: always telling people what to do
x Careless: not being careful; rushing into things
x Cautious: being very careful
x Conceited: thinks he is better than others;
arrogant
x Considerate: thinking of others
x Conscientious: taking time to do things right
x Creative: someone who can make up things
easily or think of new things
x Curious: always wanting to know things
x Deceitful: doing or saying anything to get
people to do what you want or to get what you
want
x Docile: submissive, does what he is told
x Domineering: constantly trying to control
others
x Extroverted: very outgoing; confident
x Faithful: being loyal
x Impulsive: saying or doing things without
thinking first
x Inconsiderate: not caring about others or their
feelings
x Introverted: keeps to himself, doesn’t share
thoughts and feelings
x Inventive: thinks of new ideas
x Irritating: bothering people
x Manic: acting just a little crazy
x Manipulative: always trying to influences other
people
x Moody: being unpredictable; changing moods
often
x Nervous: very uncomfortable
x Passive: does not argue; does as he is told
x Perfectionist: wants everything to be done right
and perfectly
x Pragmatic always sees the practical side of
things
x Reserved: keeps thoughts and feelings to
himself
x Serious: no-nonsense kind of behavior
x Shy: quiet and reserved; lacking in confidence
x Sincere: being totally honest
x Spiteful: seeking revenge; hurting others
because you didn’t get what you want
x Trustworthy: simply worthy of someone’s trust
x Volatile: changing moods very quickly
Questions about behavior
x What is good behavior?
x What is bad behavior?
x What are some of your good
characteristics? Bad?
x What type of personality traits do you find
attractive? Unattractive?
x Were you well-behaved as a child?
x What influences people to make good
choices?
x Is there any behavior that you do not find
acceptable?
x Do friend’s behaviors influence you? How?
x How has your upbringing influenced your
behavioral characteristics?
x Do you care what other people think of
you? Give examples.
x Should people behave differently with
friends than with family? Explain.
x Does the behavior of well-known people,
such as celebrities, affect how average
people behave?
x Does economic status affect people's
behavior? How?
x Who is affected by your behavior? How?
x In what ways have the choices of others
affected you?
x Does your happiness depend on the
behavior of others?
x Should people act on their feelings? Give
examples.
x Is it possible to change one's behavior?
x What behaviors are expected from children
towards their parents?
x Can you think of a behavior that is 'good'
behavior in one culture and a 'bad' behavior
in another culture?
x Have you ever been embarrassed by your
friend's/girlfriend's/husband's misbehavior?