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Vanessa
82 Expressions for Describing People

Personality
Qualifier words: somewhat, kinda, pretty, generally, for the most part

NOTE: Words with a * are rude or not polite

If you are orderly and organized:

● Put together

● Have it together

● A-type

● A doer

● Clean

If you are not orderly or organized:

● Spontaneous

● Creative

● B-type

● Scatterbrained*

● Messy

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If you stay relaxed, even under pressure, and small things don’t bother you:

● Easy going

● Nothing phases me

● Optimistic

● Even-keeled

● Confident

● Calm

● Rational

If you cannot relax or have a hard time relaxing and small things bother you:

● Sensitive

● Emotional/moody*

● Pessimistic

● Uptight*

● Anxious*

● High-strung*

● A worrier*

● Neurotic*

If meeting new people or being in social situations are difficult for you, or if you prefer a
good book or movie to socializing:
● Reserved

● Shy

● Timid

● Introverted

● Prefer small groups

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If you are energized by meeting new people and socializing in large groups:

● Outgoing

● The life of the party

● Extroverted

● Take initiative

● Social

If you often get lost in thought and forget your surroundings or often think about the meaning
of life:
● Deep

● Care about truth

● Critical/cynical*

● A dreamer

● Lost in my own world

● Live in my head

● A million miles away*

● Airhead*

If you are not often lost in thought or thinking about the meaning of life:

● Alert

● Detail-oriented

● Astute

● Aware

● A realist

● Practical

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If you want something and don’t change your mind:

● Diligent

● Motivated

● Stubborn* (as a mule)

● Headstrong*

● Adamant

● Opinionated

● Pushy*

● Persistent*

● Bossy*

If you often change your mind:

● Flexible

● Compliant

● Reasonable

● Open-minded

● Agreeable

● Submissive*

● Get walked on*

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If guests feel comfortable in your house and you go above and beyond to take care of
them:
● Hospitable

● Nice/friendly

● NOT “sympathetic”!

● Compassionate

● Considerate

● Generous

● Warm/warm-hearted

● Helpful

● Down-to-earth

● Sincere/genuine

● Dependable

If guests don’t feel comfortable in your house and you don’t go above and beyond to take care
of them:
● Unpleasant*

● Selfish*

● Self-centered*

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Describing Liz: Witty, sarcastic (to a fault), inquisitive, literate, curious, adventurous, loyal, smart,

quick-witted, funny, pretty brown hair, assertive, friendly

Describing Heather: Short with brown hair and freckles, creative, introvert, painter, smart,

well-traveled, dry-humor, subtle-humor, reserved, fun-loving, curious, geeky, fun

Describing Lauren: Short with blonde/brown hair, glasses, business-like, tells stories,

detail-oriented, a geek, a movie-buff, a good memory, “a mind like a steel trap”, loyal, caring,

knows pop culture

Describing Dan: Tall, skinny ginger (red-haired), high energy, has strong opinions, married and

has a baby, relaxed but cares about details, creative, adventurous, not afraid to take risks,

inquisitive, open for discussion, loud, enthusiastic, intelligent, likes to learn

Describing Vanessa: Delightful, effervescent, uplifting, have it together, hospitable, well-read,

kind, genuine, nice, inquisitive, literate, curious, good at implementing ideas and keeping people

on task, good at having fun, warm, liked to learn, well-traveled, pretty brown hair, wonderful,

sincere, caring, fun-loving

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 100 Body Vocabulary Words

Head and Face

Head: “Off the top of my head”: without really thinking about something

-Off the top of my head, I couldn’t tell you the distance from the earth to the moon.

Hair: brown hair/ brunette, blonde hair/ blonde, red hair/ redhead/ ginger, black hair

Scalp

Forehead

Eyebrow

Eye lashes

Eyelid: Note: in some Asian countries, people may say “monolid” or “double eyelid” but in

Western countries, simply “eyelid” is the best word

Eyes: “Don’t roll your eyes at me!” parents often say this to teenagers

Cheeks

Ears: “I’m all ears!”: I am listening intently

-If you have any good ideas, I am all ears.

Ear lobe

Nose

Nostrils

Mouth

Lips: “My lips are sealed”: I won’t say anything

-I heard about the party but don’t worry, my lips are sealed-I won’t ruin the surprise!

Teeth: “To have a sweet tooth”: to crave something sweet

-I know we just had dinner, but I have a sweet tooth and really want ice cream.

Gums

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Tongue: “It’s on the tip of my tongue”: when you know something, but you are struggling to

remember it

-What’s that movie about the pirate called? It’s on the tip of my tongue!

Neck: “To stick your neck out”: to risk criticism or anger by acting or speaking out

-I stuck my neck out for her because I thought she did the right thing.

Chin: “Keep your chin up!”: to stay cheerful even when things are difficult

-Keep your chin up, things will get better!

Face: “To put on a face” : to appear better than reality

-Even though I had a bad morning, I just had to put on a happy face when I went to the

office.

Upper Body

Chest: “Get it off your chest”: to say something you’ve been wanting to say, resulting in a feeling

of relief, like a weight being lifted off your chest

-Tell me what’s bothering you. You’ll feel better after you get it off your chest.

Shoulder: “To give the cold shoulder”: to be intentionally unfriendly

-I said hi to her, but she gave me the cold shoulder and walked away without a word.

Arm: “To twist someone’s arm”: to convince someone to do something

-My husband says I had to twist his arm to get a cat, but the truth is, he loves our cat.

Elbow: “To have elbow room”: to have enough space to move around in

-This kitchen is too small--there’s not enough elbow room!

Wrist

Hand: “To give a hand”: to help someone with something

-Can you give me a hand with this box? It’s heavy!

Fingers (thumb, pointer, middle, ring, pinky)

Fingerprint

Knuckles

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Finger nails

Collar bone

Chest/ Chest area: the most polite and socially acceptable terms; not sexual for a woman

Ribs/rib cage

Belly button

Belly or stomach: “To trust your gut”: to trust your instincts, feelings or intuition

-“Which one should I choose?” -“I don’t know, trust your gut-which one feels right?”

Lower Body

Hips

Private parts: this is also the most polite and socially acceptable term

Crotch: more commonly used by men and slightly less polite, but with family and friends, it’s

okay to say: “Hey, don’t throw that at my crotch.”

Groin: “I pulled my groin” or “I pulled a muscle in my groin.” the muscles that go on the inside of

your legs

Legs

Thighs: When you’re sitting, this is called your lap.

Butt/ Backside/ Bum (for children): It’s more polite to talk about yourself than someone else

Knee

Shin

Calf

Ankle

Foot: “To put your best foot forward”: to put forth effort and determination in order to gain

someone’s approval

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 -I wanted to put my best foot forward with my new neighbors, so I brought them a plate

of my favorite homemade cookies.

Toes (big toe, little toe)

Heel

Foot arch/ the arch of your foot

​Vanessa’s Challenge Question

Use the space below to write a few sentences answering this question using vocabulary from
this lesson: How would your family describe your personality?

Sample answer: My family would say that I’m pretty positive and practical. I’m a doer, but
sometimes I try to do too much and get overwhelmed. They would also say that I try to be
flexible and agreeable, but maybe I should be careful not to get walked on.

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