Direct vs Indirect Character Traits | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

She is so generous and always willing to share her possessions with others, even people she doesn't really know. TRAIT: Generous

Direct -- The story DIRECTLY said the word "generous"

She is always willing to share her possessions with others, even people she doesn't really know. TRAIT: Generous

Indirect -- You had to INFER the person is generous

I don't like to wait for anyone or anything: I get restless if something takes too long. TRAIT: impatient

Indirect -- You had to INFER the person is impatient

I don't like to wait for anyone or anything: I get impatient if something takes too long. TRAIT: impatient

Direct -- The story DIRECTLY said the word "impatient"

He is quick to react as soon as he's offended, and is aggressive both in his speech and actions. TRAIT: Aggressive

Direct -- The story DIRECTLY said the word "aggressive"

It's hard for him to talk to other people; he prefers other people to start the conversation or he will just not talk. TRAIT: Shy

Indirect -- You had to INFER the person is shy

It's hard for him to talk to other people; he is so shy that he prefers other people to start the conversation or he will just not talk. TRAIT: Shy

Direct -- The story DIRECTLY used the word shy

He is quick to react as soon as he's offended, and is out of control both in his speech and actions. TRAIT: Aggressive

Direct -- The story DIRECTLY said the word "aggressive"

I don't feel like doing anything all day except just being lazy . . . especially chores and homework! TRAIT: lazy

Direct -- The story DIRECTLY said the word "lazy"

I don't want to do anything all day, especially chores and homework! TRAIT: lazy

Indirect -- You had to INFER the person is lazy.

The friendly child helped her grandmother. TRAIT: Friendly

Direct - The story DIRECTLY said the word "friendly"

The child helped her grandmother rake the leaves. TRAIT: Friendly

Indirect - You had to INFER the child was friendly