W H I T E

Here is a list of the strengths and weaknesses of the "white" personality type and a list of what you should and shouldn't do when dealing with them. Remember that these are general guidelines and not universally true. Strengths Quiet, reflective, and peaceful Sincere and genuine lifestyle Accepts life comfortably Patient with self and others Enjoys life's simplicity Compatible with others Kind to animals and people Blendable in most situations Independent Weaknesses Boring and detached Takes a passive approach to life Unresponsive and not openly excited about experiences Has problems becoming intimate Bashful and unsure of self Easily manipulated in changing plans Ambivalent about direction and goals to persue Often lazy and unwilling to take responsability for self Resists making commitments Do Be loving and sensitive Be firm Provide structure (boundaries) for them to operate in Be patient and gentle Introduce options and ideas for their involvement Be simple and open Accept their individuality Be casual, informal, and relaxed Look for non-verbal clues to their feelings Listen quietly when they talk Don't Be unkind Expect them to always need other people to do things with Force verbal expression Be domineering Be too intense Overwhelm them with too much at one time Force confrontation Speak too fast Take away their daydreams Demand leadership