EIE vs ILE

Markers that EIE mostly agrees with, while ILE mostly disagrees:

  1. I can feign emotions to match someone else's mood when necessary.
  2. I quickly sense changes in someone's mood.
  3. I quickly notice signs of dissatisfaction in someone's behavior.
  4. I enjoy feeling a covert power over people, subtly manipulating their behavior without them noticing.
  5. What's true is what's currently beneficial.
  6. I am interested in titles and statuses awarded by groups.
  7. I understand people's feelings better than their words.
  8. I often understand what a person is feeling before they speak about it.
  9. If someone isn't wealthy or high-status, they haven't achieved much.
  10. I might give from above but don't like to share.
  11. I notice subtle tones in someone's speech.
  12. I often detect emotional nuances that others miss.
  13. If a partner leaves for someone else, revenge on the rival is a must.
  14. Different social groups should remain separate.
  15. I automatically record and remember someone’s emotional state and their intentions.
  16. Even in casual interactions, I focus on someone's social hierarchy.
  17. In families, free thinking isn't allowed; one authority must have the final say.
  18. Some people evoke intense hatred in me.
  19. I often act and switch "masks" depending on who I'm with.
  20. I feel entitled to "reap benefits" from people I've influenced.
  21. I often feel disgust or revulsion.
  22. Most people won't work or follow laws without force.
  23. I always plan for the next day.
  24. I easily feel revulsion towards things.
  25. I dislike when deadlines change unexpectedly and dealing with unreliable people.
  26. Material benefit is the criterion of truth; only what benefits me is right.
  27. I am sensitive to even slight negative emotional vibes from others.
  28. I am often plagued by jealousy in my relationships.
  29. Hearing "no" usually triggers automatic anger in me.
  30. It irritates me when acquaintances have higher status items.
  31. I can be flexible in relationships, playing along or staying silent as needed.
  32. I quickly sense if someone wants to end a conversation with me.
  33. I look forward to exploiting others' mistakes to improve my social standing.
  34. It's important that my spouse has high social status and public respect.
  35. I am often led by immediate emotions.
  36. I don’t enjoy work that doesn’t offer money or career advancement.
  37. National values are more important than universal human ones.
  38. I can pretend and gain trust strategically.
  39. I always have a plan for the next day.
  40. My desires are stronger and more persistent than others', helping me succeed.
  41. I feel envy towards people with more fashionable or expensive things.
  42. I sometimes enjoy others' misfortunes.
  43. My emotions are like an orchestra, each playing precisely when needed.
  44. I have a long memory for wrongs done to me.
  45. I frequently experience love or hate, more than general happiness or sadness.
  46. My decisions are based on past experiences, not on random choices.
  47. I can sync up with another person’s emotions and experiences.
  48. I feel anger more often than joy.
  49. I can list my tasks for the day each morning.
  50. I know the best moment to ask someone for a favor.
  51. I need to finish one task before starting another.
  52. I use my grievances as a way to influence others.
  53. I often suffer from melancholy.
  54. I enjoy creating drama in discussions.
  55. I am squeamish and avoid sick people.
  56. I am always charmingly courteous to those I currently need.
  57. I don't trust people easily, always fearing the worst.
  58. I regularly need signs of respect and recognition.
  59. I generally don't like most people.
  60. I can immediately tell if someone is happy.
  61. I get annoyed when people respond to straightforward questions with complex answers.
  62. I tend to notice negative rather than positive possibilities in things.
  63. I am more organized than impulsive.
  64. I value cohesion and order, and dislike uncertainty and improvisation.
  65. I rarely indulge in daydreams or fantasies.
  66. I dislike lending my things to others.
  67. I am sensitive and observant to sudden shifts towards more negative or discontented moods in others.
  68. I plan my time as a linear sequence of actions and strictly follow it.
  69. My strength is in the consistency and regularity of my actions.
  70. I am stubborn and confrontational with loved ones when they act irrationally (e.g., during children’s homework).

Markers that ILE mostly agrees with, while EIE mostly disagrees:

  1. It's usually hard for me to tell if someone is truly upset or just pretending to cry.
  2. I'm easily distracted by immediate pleasures, like games.
  3. Many of my actions are more about helping others than serving my own interests.
  4. I often fail to understand my conversational partner’s mood or tone.
  5. I prefer relationships of equal standing rather than hierarchical subordination.
  6. I'm forgiving and easily let go of the past.
  7. I don't have a strong need for others to respect me.
  8. I'm tolerant of all people, regardless of their social or geographical background.
  9. I don't always understand why someone is offended in a conversation.
  10. I enjoy doing nice things for people, even at the expense of my time.
  11. I constantly question things internally.
  12. I usually prefer improvisation to long preparation.
  13. I generally feel carefree and cheerful.
  14. I unintentionally forget many events shortly after they occur.
  15. I often leave tasks unfinished as I find "polishing" them uninteresting.
  16. I am more often in a cheerful and upbeat mood than downcast.
  17. If I'm good at being active, intuitive, and practical, my lack of attention to appearance and lack of tact are my weaknesses.
  18. Sincere praise from others is more valuable to me than money.
  19. My mood is usually light and optimistic.
  20. I don’t seek to subordinate others or live at their expense.
  21. Fear of punishment should rarely, if ever, be used as a motivator.
  22. My typical traits are affability, naivety, chivalry, optimism, and indifference to intrigues.
  23. I tend to dismiss grievances without anger, often turning them into jokes.
  24. I can name at least five people to whom I owe a lot.
  25. It’s hard for me to read someone’s mood from their eyes and facial expressions.
  26. I'm thick-skinned regarding negative predictions.
  27. I support a classless society based on equality.
  28. Having a daily routine is incompatible with me.
  29. I've always been responsive to requests.
  30. I love helping others.
  31. When I can't grasp an idea, I take a nap; I often wake up with a clear solution.
  32. I often think about the well-being of others more than my own.
  33. I enjoy conducting mental experiments, combining the incompatible.
  34. I often make plans at the last minute.
  35. A thirst for intellectual discovery, focusing on the new and unusual, is a defining trait for me.
  36. I always welcome new experiences.
  37. I usually forgive people easily.
  38. My speech is not very clear and I often jump from one thought to another, losing the main thread.
  39. Planning my day is alien and distasteful to me.
  40. Convenience is more important to me than external beauty.
  41. I enjoy watching episodes of adventure cartoons like "TaleSpin" and find them enjoyable.
  42. I enjoy helping people and derive pleasure from it.
  43. Common language is more important than skin color or national origin.
  44. I often make social blunders that I regret later.
  45. Praise and sincere thanks are the best motivation for me.
  46. I am accustomed to interacting with others as equals and can't imagine doing otherwise.
  47. I often feel guilty or worthless.
  48. I am not envious; others' good fortune is just a fact, not a reason for envy.
  49. I manage not to get annoyed by things, achieving my goals and enjoying life.
  50. I haven't planned anything for a long time; there’s no pleasure in it.
  51. Shared interests are much more important than citizenship or nationality.
  52. In my purposeful and cheerful optimism, I sometimes commit tactless acts without realizing it (until friends point it out).
  53. I evaluate ideas and people impartially, without considering personal likes or dislikes or anyone's social status.
  54. Being scatterbrained or quixotic describes me well, though it's a bit exaggerated.
  55. I often enjoy wild flights of fantasy.
  56. I am patient and tolerant toward people many find unpleasant.
  57. I rarely have a bad mood; I’m naturally optimistic like an Airedale terrier.
  58. People who enforce obedience through power are despicable and detrimental; humanity deserves to be united by a grand sense of brotherhood.
  59. My usual mood is steady, confident, calm, and optimistic.
  60. I excel at revising and updating logical decisions, moving away from traditional models.
  61. I am highly altruistic and almost always ready to help those in need.
  62. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity are sacred concepts to me.
  63. I treat everyone equally, not adapting my behavior to their status.
  64. I never hold grudges for long; I eventually forgive everyone.
  65. Power should be built from the bottom up, according to democratic principles, not from the top down.
  66. I often perform acts of kindness because it significantly improves my mood.
  67. I sometimes make thoughtless promises.
  68. I enjoy movies about treasures and exciting adventures.
  69. I believe criminals should be helped, not punished.
  70. I allow others to criticize me.