When you meet new people your age, what interests you about them? Using the rating scale at the left, circle the number that comes closest to showing how important you think each of the qualities on the right hand column is to you. Then compare your responses with those of your classmates.
Not Very Important Extremely Important
1 2 3 4 5 The way they dress
1 2 3 4 5 Their grades in school
1 2 3 4 5 The amount of money
they have
1 2 3 4 5 Their physical appearance
1 2 3 4 5 Where they live in town
1 2 3 4 5 Who their friends are
1 2 3 4 5 How they treat their
friends
1 2 3 4 5 Their hobbies and
interests
1 2 3 4 5 Their sense of humor
1 2 3 4 5 Their athletic abilities
Which of the qualities above are the most superficial? Which tells you something of true significance about the person? List two of each.
Superficial (shallow, not important) Significant (important, matters)