3.18.2008

Checking out your {fake} smile

I wasted some time today doing {what I consider} fun surveys at BBC Online. First up was Spot the Fake Smile. Like the title suggests, this experiment was designed to test whether you can spot the difference between a fake smile and a real one. Going in to it I thought I might be pretty good at spotting the fakers. Overall my score was 15 out of 20 - 75% = D. I almost flunked! Part of the explanation (according to BBC) "most people are surprisingly bad at spotting fake smiles. One possible explanation for this is that it may be easier for people to get along if they don't always know what others are really feeling." I can believe that.

Wonder how well you would do? Go here to take the test. It only takes minutes to complete. PS-Watch out for dood #13 -- you'll see what I mean when you get there...

Next up: What's Your Personality Type?
I already know that I'm an introvert since I've taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator questionnaire, but I can say that this test hit the nail on the head. This is me all the way! If you care to know...these are the results:

Your answers suggest you are a Nurturer

The four aspects that make up this personality type are:
PLANNER, FACTS, HEARTS, INTROVERT

Summary of Nurturers:
-Care for the important people in their lives.
-Strive for harmony and avoid confrontation.
-Think of themselves as gentle, conscientious, and mature.
-May have trouble making decisions that could hurt others.

  • Nurturers are quiet people who believe in order and diligently look after the people they care about. They focus on the needs of others and establish routines to help them meet their commitments.

  • Nurturers are the most likely group to say they prefer a job where the same thing happens every day, according to a UK survey. (That’s so me!)

  • Nurturers remember details that are important to them, such as their friends' birthdays and anniversaries. (Although I have a terrible memory, I do remember bdays quite well since they tend to happen over and over. That redundancy-thing again!)

  • People with this personality type value others' feelings and may challenge behavior they think is insensitive.

  • Under extreme stress, Nurturers may become preoccupied with the worst possible outcome and believe that they are heading for disaster (any other Hypochondriac/Nurturers out there?? Holla!).

  • Because they are so caring and loyal, Nurturers run the risk of being taken advantage of.

  • Nurturers are often drawn to jobs that allow them to help others.

Please take the test if you have time -- I'd love to know how you do on either or both surveys, so leave me a comment! :)

3 comments:

Unknown said...

WOW!!! I scored 14 our of 20. I'm really surprised!! That was a GREAT lunch time distraction...THANKS! BTW, 13 was FUNNY! I'm going to take the personality test next and will comment on thos results. BTW, you know I'm an extrovert, right?

Unknown said...

Personality test...I am a provider.
Your answers suggest you are a Provider
The four aspects that make up this personality type are:


Summary of Providers
Warm, caring people who value order and tradition
Loyal workers who follow through on commitments
Think of themselves as sympathetic, easy-going and steady
They don't feel comfortable with radical change
More about Providers
Providers like to make plans with other people and then to work with them towards achievable goals in a fun, harmonious environment. They support people that are important to them and respect their individuality.


Provider is the most common personality type for women in the UK, according to a nationwide survey.
Providers have traditional values and support order and responsible behaviour. They enjoy social events, particularly family celebrations, and often help plan them. Providers work hard to avoid conflict, but they will state their beliefs when they think it is suitable.

In situations where they can't use their talents or are unappreciated, Providers may doubt their abilities and focus solely on the needs of other people. Under extreme stress, Providers may withdraw completely and become excessively critical of themselves and others.

Providers prefer warm, face-to-face communication and often express their ideas by telling stories from their own lives.

Provider Careers
Providers are often drawn to jobs in education, health care or religion.

D E A N N A said...

Vanessa,
You did really well on that fake smile test - good to know! ;) j/k
I figured you are an extrovert. But I am very interested to see all of the results from the personality test, so come back and share!
XOXO,
D