SLE vs LSI
Markers that SLE mostly agrees with, while LSI mostly disagrees:
- Sometimes, when getting carried away, I accidentally hurt someone by moving too 'expansively.'
- I often act first and think later.
- When I lose my temper, I can spiral into a frenzy with no self-control helping.
- My lecture notes always had 'gaps,' so I had to rely on others' notes for exam preparation.
- I often show impatience.
- It's usually hard for me to sit still for long.
- I'm interested in everything a little and often switch from one thing to another.
- I'm a person of impulsive actions.
- I sometimes lack restraint and balance.
- It's hard for me to sit still.
- When I enjoy something, it's hard to stop, even if it becomes risky.
- I lack patience in tasks requiring long waiting.
- I love speeding dangerously in vehicles, planes, horses, skis, etc.
- I prefer variety over routine.
- Forbidden fruit is especially sweet to me.
- I often make hasty decisions.
- I am highly impatient.
- When I have money, I often act as a sponsor or patron.
- When writing, I sometimes mechanically write the wrong letter.
- I feel more comfortable and navigate easier in chaos and disorder.
- It's usually easier for me to understand others' motives than my own.
- I am restless and constantly want to move.
- I often interrupt people when they talk about themselves and don't let me speak.
- Monotonous tasks usually irritate me.
- I find it hard to concentrate even when I try hard.
- I easily follow first impulses.
- I get bored doing the same familiar things.
- I easily lose self-control.
- I often fell asleep following a lecturer's thought.
- When shopping, I: SLE: Usually buy many unplanned items. LSI: Know what I'll buy and ignore other items.
- I've often noticed someone studying me in public transport.
- Sometimes I break the hierarchy to show that personal qualities matter most.
- During monotonous work, I often diversify my actions, even if it reduces quality and productivity.
- I pay less attention to rules and restrictions - they don't apply to me.
- I often feel 'wound up,' sensing some urgency inside.
- My behavior sometimes lacks restraint.
- I tend to talk about many topics at once, jumping from one to another.
- Would you let your child read a poem about flying fish in a red sky under a green sun?
- When upset, I think worse but get angry and aggressive.
- I probably have a 'quarrelsome' character.
- I love experiencing new dangers, requiring full mobilization and expanding my skills.
- My character is rebellious, with a critical, disagreeing spirit.
- I'm more restless and fidgety than others.
- I'm quick-tempered and easily angered, often making mountains out of molehills.
- I've impulsively broken rules to help someone.
- I get easily distracted by disturbances.
- I rely on situational actions, rarely preparing in advance.
- I dislike rigid schedules, preferring flexible or no schedules.
- I rely more on improvisation than long preparation.
- I love surprises.
- I have internal contradictions, capricious swings, and mood fluctuations.
- I struggle with concentrated mental reasoning.
- I can emotionally inspire and mobilize masses for achievements.
- My emotions sometimes 'run wild,' unchecked.
- I enjoy stressful situations once 'in the groove.'
- I decide what to do by situation, without pre-determination.
- I'm always ready for energetic actions, often over-exerting.
- My impulsiveness and emotions often get me into trouble.
- It's hard for me to sit still when prolonged patience is needed.
- I easily get distracted from work if called away.
- Some primal instincts are so strong I couldn't overcome them.
- Spontaneous work brings more joy than planned work.
- I love nerve-racking risks.
- I am a fiery and bustling person.
- I love sports, good food, adventurous risks, and material world pleasures.
Markers that LSI mostly agrees with, while SLE mostly disagrees:
- I'd easily agree to monotonous work that puts many to sleep.
- I form a complete picture only after gathering many small facts and studying all details.
- It's hard for me to make rushed decisions; I need time to weigh everything. But once decided, I am unstoppable.
- Work that others find monotonous and repetitive often suits me, keeping me alert.
- In critical situations, one should rely on - LSI: Stricter adherence to rules. SLE: Deviating from rules.
- I feel insecure in rapidly changing situations; my pedantry usually saves me.
- I have no impulsiveness and urgency; I'm more methodically-pedantic.
- I can quickly and deeply concentrate on a thought without distractions.
- Compared to me, others behave very loosely.
- I avoid touching a hot cup of tea, knowing I won't hold it long.
- The unknown is almost always dangerous and unpleasant.
- As a child, I always did as told without complaint.
- I prefer familiar paths, clothes, and a measured, predictable life.
- A good situation is one where the outcome is clear and certain.
- I'm better at following orders than others.
- I strive to avoid any possible future risks in my tasks.
- I'd prefer being a manuscript proofreader over a scent or drink taster.
- I prefer professions requiring focused attention on one thing rather than distributing it across many.
- I've always loved organizing collections and sorting small objects by criteria.
- I am a great traditionalist regarding laws, rules, instructions, and established orders.
- I always favor stable development without revolutions or leaps - the goal should be approached through gradual, small changes.
- There's nothing worse than surprises.
- I have an exceptionally respectful attitude toward all established rules.
- When learning new equipment, I always carefully study written instructions.
- Compared to others, I've always behaved modestly and exemplary.
- I am meticulous, accurate, and pedantic in following established rules compared to others.
- It's hard for me to adjust plans on the go; I prefer sticking to the plan, ignoring surprises.
- I dislike life's surprises - they are usually harmful or useless.
- It's easy for me to do mental work requiring prolonged attention.
- Before moving, I think and plan where and how fast I'll go.
- My life rhythm is very steady, never 'jerky.'
- Deviations from rules are permissible only in exceptional cases - 'the law is harsh, but it's the law.'
- I prefer proven and tested methods over untried ones.
- It's hard to anger me and make me swear at close ones.
- I am immobile, often sitting without moving for long.
- If I accidentally taste something inedible, I reflexively gag.
- I am more inclined to 'follow protocol' than most people.
- I love uniformity in everything.
- I always follow norms of accepted behavior.
- I am a person of fixed habits, knowing they are hard for me to change compared to others.
- Better stagnation than revolutionary shifts.
- I always have a calm, soothing aura.
- I find it very important to follow rules.
- I am conservative in choosing goals, slow to switch from one to another.
- Subtract 7 from 100. From the result, subtract 8. Then subtract 9. And again subtract 7. (Do operations in sequence in mind). What's the result? LSI: It's 69. SLE: Not 69.
- I always try to avoid risky and dangerous situations compared to others.
- I do every task in order from start to finish, never starting in the middle or wherever I feel like.
- I dislike trying something new without immediate need.
- I am a very patient person.
- I am very sensitive to small facts or legal details unnoticed by others.
- I automatically resist any changes.
- I love forms, schedules, daily plans, etc.
- A well-organized society is one where everyone's actions are predictable and controllable.
- In my behavior, I follow the leader without question, within my role.
- It's true that I control my ambitions easily and never attack or act impulsively.
- Resisting the world is pointless; one can only adapt.
- I always try to fix any minor disorder on the table.
- My actions and movements are deliberate; I'm not inclined to impulsive actions.
- Small, reliable tasks are more appealing than large, risky ones.
- I always think about the possible consequences of my actions in advance.
- I prefer spending free time alone.
- I scrupulously adhere to planned sequences of necessary actions.
- I can be 'viscous' in conversation or thoughts, finding it hard to ignore current thoughts and quickly switch.
- I feel comfortable knowing what I'll do tomorrow.
- I quickly tire of intensive communication.