| The Snack Food Personality Which do you prefer? Choose one. Potato chips? Tortilla chips? Snack crackers? Pretzels? Cheese curls? Nuts? Popcorn? or Meat Snacks? 1. If potato chips are preferred snack food, then you are probably an ambitious and successful person, and a high achiever. You enjoy the rewards of success both at work and at home. Not a selfish sort, you enjoy the successes of your spouse and children, too, and you seek nothing less than the best from them. You also tend to be impatient with less than the best, and you are easily frustrated by life's little blips - traffic jams make you crazy, and you consider waiting in line a huge imposition. Note: If you want to do business with a potato chip lover, you are in a competitive situation with this personality type, be prepared. Potato chip lovers are always worthy and prepared adversaries, and you may lose if you don't bring your best to the situation. 2. If tortilla chips are preferred snack food, then you are probably a perfectionist, with high expectations for yourself. If it's less than perfect, you'll redo it, and the phrase "let it go" is not one you often use. Not satisfied with a mere A, you want an A+. These individuals are not selfish about their concerns, so if you want a partner to help you fight injustice, then look to the people with their hands in a bowl of tortilla chips. Invite them over for a weekend, too, because they are likely to be good houseguests. Punctual and sticklers about time and schedules, the tortilla chip lover is not tolerant of those who show up later for appointments. Generally, these individuals are socially and personally conservative and staid. A mal tortilla chip lover can slip into a tux or feel just as comfortable in a an old tee-shirt, but don't look for a tortilla chip loving woman to dress provocatively - she is rather sexually restrained. Note: Because these men and women are responsible types, they will always make sure the car is running and the insurance premiums are paid - and if you are choosing the person to be marooned with on a desert island, then look for a tortilla chip lover. They're so responsible, you'll always survive. 3. If a bag of pretzels suit you, then you are a lively sort of person, who loves novelty and are easily bored with the same old routine. You look for new challenges at work and at home, and you can spend hours mulling over abstract concepts while you munch on your pretzels - too bad your forgot about dinner. You are probably flirtatious and like to dress in a provocative manner, but you quickly tire of a clothing trend and are off to find the latest style. You may be a collector, too, with a herd of "beanie babies". Now you're looking for the next fad. Pretzel lovers are intuitive and make decisions based more on emotions than on logic, and they may be overly trusting and romantic in relationships. While they may be a wonderful party guest, and great fun to be with, they are vulnerable too. Note: Pretzel lovers have a tendency to move on to the new projects before they finish the old ones, and they make overcommit to work projects and deadlines - they may tek on more family chores than they can handle, too. 4. If you always have your hands in a box of snack crackers then you're probably thinking out a problem using a rational logical approach. In fact, you think a lot - some people would call you contemplative. You tend to be shy, and avoid arguments because you do not like to hurt another person's feelings. Chances are you have many projects going at the same time, and they are all competing for your attention. It's no surprise that you feel pulled in many directions because you have so many interests. Snack cracker lovers tend to be loners who prefer private time, so you probably value and protect those times you can relax alone without responsibilities and interruptions. Note: Those who prefer snack crackers may easily find themselves involved in an on-line romance. (A computer geek perhaps? I added this last comment... take it or leave it.. hehe) 5. If you regularly stain your fingers with cheese curls, then you are a conscientious, principled person, who is always proper and expects others to be, too. You tend to occupy the moral high ground with your colleagues and family. With your finely tuned sense of right and wrong, you treat everyone in the same just and fair manner. Most people would say you have great integrity. You may appear rigid to others, but in reality you're just conscientious and know enough to plan ahead. In your house, the spare batteries and the band-aids are right where they belong - just like everything on your desk. Note: If you're dealing with a cheese curl lover, be sure to put everything back where it belongs - they love order. If you're in someone's home, and you think you could eat off the floor, then you're probably visiting with a cheese curl lover. 6. Those who reach for the jar of nuts tend to be easy going, empathetic, and understanding. Nut lovers can be counted on to stay calm, even in the midst of upheaval, so even a screaming spouse or a disapproving boss won't ruffle these individuals. Because they have and "even keel" nature, they are good in jobs that involve dealing with the public. Nut lovers may not be outstanding leaders, but their overall demeanor and willingness to lend a hand contribute to a peaceful home and effective office. 7. The popcorn people know how to take charge of a situation, and these individuals are usually quick to take on extra work or pick up the slack if the need arises at work, at home, or in social situations. While these mand and women have great self-confidence, they are rather modest and humble, and no one would ever call them showoffs. Popcorn lovers may hide their success so well their treasures. If you inherit money from a relative you thought was flat broke, he or she was most likely a popcorn muncher. (That's me!... hehe) 8. If you munch on meat snacks. then you probably prefer to be with other people while you indulge. Meat snack lovers are at their best in company of others because they are so gregarious - and sometimes generous to a fault. If you want a true friend, pick the meat snack lover. These are trustworthy people and always loyal. They will go all out for their friends and family, even to the point of making extraordinary sacrifices. Note: These men and women are so overly trusting that they are predisposed to emotional turmoil. For a meat snack lover, breaking up is particularly hard to do. And these individuals must be careful to avoid those messy rebound romances. (Excerpt from What Flavor Is Your Personality? Alan Hirsch, M.D) |