Keep in mind that common traits, such as “shyness” and “seclusiveness,” provide only a rough description of one’s personality. Try to use more descriptive personal dispositions that may take one or...

Keep in mind that common traits, such as “shyness” and “seclusiveness,” provide only a rough description of one’s personality. Try to use more descriptive personal dispositions that may take one or two sentences, such as: “seeks out relatively impersonal contacts with a very small number of trusted friends, but is highly anxious with strangers and avoids large groups.”