Can you tell what kind of person I am in the way I answer questions?

Answer 1

Sometimes. I think if you read all my answers (don't try; there are over 9,000), you would get quite an accurate impression of who I am. I do not go into answering with the idea of being self-revealing, but I do tend to give long answers, and they often include personal material. This is because I want to let people know something of the influences on my answers, to help them evaluate it.

Certainly you can get a fairly good estimate of how well educated they are IF English is their native language, just from the way they answer. You can usually glean a good bit about their political opinions from a great many answers, probably quite a bit about their spiritual/religious beliefs, etc. Not just in the categories indicated, either, for these kind of things influence a person's answers across the board. No one has any trouble learning that I am a Libertarian witch.

You can also gather some useful insights by studying the person's profile and their questions. So far I have had people choose my answer as best quite a few times, but not an impressive percentage. If I were to explain that, I would say it's because I tend to answer questions where I disagree with the point of view of the asker, and they are looking for someone who agrees with them. But if you were to study my answers and the ones that were (and were not) chosen as best, you might have a different explanation.

Of course, the longer a person has been here, and the more questions and answers they have posted, the more you can learn about who they are. I have been here since January 24, 2006, and I figure everyone who wants to knows me by now.

Answer 2

Possibly, but only to an extent. Personally, I would be more comfortable with the suggestion that the way you answer questions is tied up with *how you want to present yourself* and that, in turn, the "kind of person" you are (or, more specifically, the values you hold) will obviously influence the image you would like to project.

Obviously, we know that *the way* we say things can go a long way towards persuading others and making communication go more smoothly. This means that, in a more general sense, the answerer who consistently answers questions diplomatically and avoids flaming others indicates that they are socially skilled. However, this conclusion isn't absolute, as that person may not operate in the same way when meeting people face to face. Indeed, we all have time to think over our answers and edit out our less reasoned responses and this, in my view, means we aren't giving a full picture of our more authentic selves. Some answerers may even adopt internet personas that are completely different from the way they present themselves normally!

I certainly don't think the way a person answers questions necessarily has a wider bearing on whether they are a positive or negative person, as changing moods from day to day will not be able to be taken into account. Indeed, I would argue that even giving a high level of answers that could be perceived as "negative" doesn't give an accurate picture of that individual overall. (For example, some answerers might enjoy playing devil's advocate to enrich the bigger picture and such contradictory posturing could be taken to be "negative" by some of the other answerers.)

For me, the most important thing to bear in mind is that our judgements of others tend to be informed by our own prejudices, preferences and values. I believe that asking other people to tell you what kind of person you are is problematic. Why would they be any better qualified to speak the "truth" about you than YOU, the person who lives and breathes YOUR life?

I do appreciate that it can be fun to consider the categories that ourselves and others could be placed within. However, I also think we should be careful not to take this too seriously, as this kind of habit actually restricts more detailed understanding and leads to us pigeon holing each other. Popular psychology has a lot to answer for!

Answer 3

Hm, i do now not think of of so. I propose, if somebody went decrease back and known at each and all the questions i've got have been given asked, they might get a noticeably good seen my existence, yet an distinctly superficial view. strategies, suitable i'm hoping now not. My strategies mirror my temper, the what the question grew to grow to be into asked and each now and then make me look as though an ***. each now and then, i do now not propose subjects the way they sound, i think. I actually have a elementary prototype for answering questions, in spite of the shown certainty that: First I analiyze what sort of answer the guy is calling for, how lots element, the size, how bady they desire strategies, stuff like that. Then I furnish the fast answer. Then I proceed to describe that, increasing appropriate into an prolonged answer. the way i'm appropriate here. Then, if I actually have a tale or very own experience that relates, I share that. finally, if in any admire available, strengthen Queen/Freddie Mercruy/Brian might/John Deacon/Roger Taylor. =]

Answer 4

I think we can tell the most about you based on the questions you ask. Yes, how you answer will tell me about you [sometimes if I find myself reading a particularly witty response, I will click the name to read other answers...] but I feel that the questions you ask [for instance, you mention being British many, many times] tells me who you are. Of course, there's no way to know for sure, as some people surely make up questions and answers to fit the type of person they want to be.

Answer 5

I think you can tell a lot by a person by the way they answer questions...I have noticed that negative people will always answer in a negative way, no matter how positive or upbeat the question. For instance, in answer to the question, "Don't you think its BEAUTIFUL day today?!" they will invariably answer: "Its ok, but I heard its going to rain tomorrow.." etc.
Also, the way you phrase things, the thoughtfulness you put into your answer, your rationale, your thinking process, all come through in the way you answer a question. Also, the amount of respect you have for the person you are talking to, is very evident. So be conscientious :-D

Answer 6

You should not be stereotyping others and yourself into different kinds. Everyone is different.

It gives only a superficial idea of the person but this idea will also be based on who the reader is.

The persistent idea of the person will be based on how the reader grasp the details inn the answer.

Answer 7

you seem insecure because you keep asking what people think of you.
no offence. i've never read any other questions or answers of yours besides the 2 where you asked what people thought of you

Answer 8

only in the way you answer questions

Answer 9

Are you narcissistic or what?