English discussion questions: Personality

Do you prefer to spend time with people who have similar personalities to yours, or different ones? Why?

Do you have different personalities in different situations (e.g. at home, at work, etc...) ? Why / Why not?
Do you believe it is possible for a person to intentionally change their personality? Why / Why not?

English vocabulary: Personality

Try using these words to express yourself naturally in English conversations about personality.

(Adjective) Friendly, social, and enjoys meeting people

Example: It’s easy for him to make friends because he is so outgoing.
(Adjective) Quiet, not showing emotions easily.

Example: It’s hard to know what she’s thinking because she’s quite reserved.
(Noun) A specific quality of someone’s personality.

Example: Kindness is the most important trait in a friend.
(Noun) A person who feels more comfortable being alone or in small groups.

Example: I don’t go out much because I’m an introvert.
(Noun) An outgoing, socially confident person.

Example: She loves going to parties because she is an extrovert.

Try using these English idioms related to personality to make your spoken English more natural.

Someone who enjoys being with others and is good at socialising.

Example: It’s great to have her in the office because she’s such a good people person.
To show emotions openly

Example: He tends to wear his heart on his sleeve, so don’t be surprised if he gets emotional.
Someone who doesn’t show much emotion and seems unfriendly.

Example: I always feel uncomfortable in 1-on-1 meetings with her because she’s a cold fish.
A very lively, fun, outgoing person.

Example: My friend is the life of the party. I wish I had her energy!
Someone who is friendly to your face, but says bad things about you to other people.

Example: I don’t like being around two-faced people.