The document discusses how to build one's personality. It suggests assessing who one admires and identifies with, and whether one's views are open to change over time. It prompts evaluating sociability, goal orientation, and other traits. Finally, it offers tips for developing one's personality, like greeting others with smiles, being helpful, and forging good relationships through diplomacy and gratitude. The overarching message is that people must live in society, so it is important to get along with others despite differences.

1. Build Your Personality
By M Saravanan MA M Phil
English Teacher

2. Admiration and Your Identity
 Who is your hero in life?
 You imitate what your hero does / says / and follows his words blindly
 What do you like to do often?
 You do it even if your parents/friends dislike it
 Who is your favourite cricketer/ writer/ leader?
 You talk about him very often (you defend him when someone speaks ill of him)
 What is your opinion of life?
 You advocate (impose) your opinion about life to others
 What are your hobbies?
 You may take pride in your hobbies

3. Way of life
 Your hero may fade away from your heart or may not
 You convince others or you are convinced by others
 Your view is objective
 You learn to accept others’ views
 They become part of your life

4. Assess your personality (I)
 Are you sociable?
 Are you concerned about others?
 Do you listen to others?
 Are you informative?
 Are you polite?
 Are you trust-worthy?
 And so on…….

5. Assess your personality (II)
 Are you progressing towards your goal?
 Are you aware of your political scenario?
 Do you love your job?
 Would you like to collaborate your work with others?
 Are you receptive to new ideas?
 How many books have you read so far in this year?
 How many times do you visit your college library in a day?

6. Build your Personality
 Say hello to every one with a smile
 Be duty conscious
 Talk high of others
 Be courteous
 Tell jokes (keep it short)
 Forge a healthy relationship with your colleagues
 Be diplomatic
 Show your gratitude

7. Social Quotient
 Man is a social animal
 He has to live as a group (society)
 Therefore, one has to be sociable despite differences
 Solve problems amicably
 If one has to express one’s disappointment/anger (strong emotions) do it tactfully