It was possible the participants were just responding to the nature of T.V.; most people like to watch Kramer, even though they wouldn’t necessarily like to be around him in person. And a few participants nominated Sheldon as having “a lot of personality,” which suggests this classification, is, in part, in the eye of the beholder. But when it came to the descriptions of regular people with lots and little personality, the division became clear: No personality bad, lots of personality good.
Over half the participants said having “no personality” meant variations on “boring,” with people describing it as “bland,” “dull,” or lacking charisma. About a third of people said it meant people who were not unique or memorable or who had no strong views or preferences. In short, it was hard to distinguish this person from all the other people on earth. A person with “low personality” was someone who was reserved and quiet, according to about a quarter of the responses.
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