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How compatible are you with your colleagues?

Ever wondered what makes us get on with some work colleagues, but not with others? Take this personality test to discover why this is

We all have people at work that we just click with. But, of course, for every one we have an easy rapport with, there are those that, at best, you just can’t see eye to eye with, and, at worst, you want to attack with your stapler.

But why? According to social anthropologist Dr Fisher, it all boils down to which hormone you’re most influenced by – and how that matches with your co-workers! Taker her personality test to discover whether it’s dopamine, serotonin, testosterone or oestrogen that dominate your personality – for the best results, get your colleagues to do it, too!

Part one: Take the test!

Answer all questions below, marking down your score as you go.

Strongly disagree = 0pts Disagree = 1pt Agree = 2pts Strongly agree = 3pts

SECTION 1

1. I do things on the spur of the moment 
2. I have a wide range of interests
3. I am always looking for new experiences
4. I am willing to take risks

SECTION 2

1. I have traditional values
2. I prefer loyal friends than interesting friends
3. People should behave according to established standards of proper conduct
4. I tend to be cautious but not fearful

SECTION 3

1. I can solve problems without letting emotion get in the way
2. I am more analytical and logical than most people
3. Debating is a good way to match my wits with others
4. I understand complex machines easily

SECTION 4

1. I like to get to know friends' and close colleagues’ needs and feelings
2. After watching an emotional film, I am often still moved by it several hours later
3. When I wake up from a vivid dream, it takes me a few seconds to return to reality
4. When reading, I enjoy it when the writer sidetracks to say something beautiful or meaningful

Part two: Check out the results!

Now tot up your score to find out which section you scored most highly in - the two highest scoring ones indicate your dominant and secondary personality types.

Section 1: Explorer [dopamine]:

You are novelty-seeking, risk-taking, irreverent, impulsive, creative, curious and optimistic. The life and soul of the office!

Section 2: Builder [serotonin]:

You tend to be calm, sociable, a good networker, conscientious, loyal and cautious, but not fearful. You are persistent, facts-oriented, traditional and good at managing people.

Section 3: Director [testosterone]:

You are bold, direct, decisive, focused, tough-minded, competitive, analytical, logical, equipped with good mechanical, engineering and spatial skills.

Section 4: Negotiator [oestrogen]:

You see the big picture and think contextually. You are imaginative, intuitive, mentally flexible, altruistic and compassionate and have excellent verbal and people skills.

Part three: What's your compatability with your colleagues?

So, now both you and your colleagues know your personality types, compare the test results on the table below to see how compatible you are. But, don’t forget, it’s for fun…!

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