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Did you know that every little thing you do
can reveal signs about your personality type?
Even the way you walk can influence how others see you.
A particular study carried out in 2017 by Caleb Backe,
a health and wellness expert
shared and compared the walking speed and styles
with the Big Five personality traits
The traits included were openness,
agreeableness, neuroticism,
extroversion and conscientiousness.
Before we begin, we would like to remind you
that this video is not intended to make you feel
over conscious about how you walk,
but it's a way to give you some insight
into how your walking style can influence
how others may think of you.
So with that said, Psych2Go presents,
what the way you walk reveals about your personality.
Number one, the executive.
Do you walk at a fast pace
without focusing too much on what's going on around you?
Are you the type to hold your head up high
even though you're absorbed in your own thoughts?
If so, you may have an executive personality type.
As an executive, your main personality trait
according to the Big Five personality traits
is conscientiousness.
You are goal-oriented and a great problem solver
but your focus strides
and your tendency to ignore the surroundings
may give an unfriendly and intense vibe to other people.
Number two, the politician.
Have you ever been told that you walk in a lively manner,
perhaps you hold your head up high with your chest forward
and shoulders back?
This walk describes the politician.
Since politicians are known to be prideful
and graded speaking and engaging with people.
Your main personality traits are openness and extroversion,
also desiring a acknowledgement and appreciation.
You're also someone who enjoys challenges
but gets bored very easily.
Number three, the warrior.
Do you have a habit of keeping your head down
while walking slowly?
These two traits are commonly found
in those who worry a lot.
So if your answer
to the question is yes,
then you might be a warrior.
Your inner cautiousness
makes you take slower and shorter strides
because you're always looking up for yourself.
Warriors also have the personality trait
of introversion or low extroversion.
So you might find yourself constantly
keeping your eyes on the ground
rather than walking with your head held high.
Number four, the chiller.
Another type of walk is called the chiller.
And this is when you walk at a slow pace
while taking soft steps
and where your body is in a loose and relaxed posture.
The chiller refers to someone who has a very easygoing
and relaxed approach to life.
Your main personality traits are a agreeableness
since you're someone who tends to focus on others
more than yourself.
And you're also very calm and intuitive
but may give off the impression of a slacker
or someone who's easily influenced by others.
Number five, the arm-crosser.
Are you someone who prefers to cross your arms
when you walk?
This action usually signifies a desire to distance
or isolate yourself by creating a psychological
and physical barrier,
which in turn can signal vulnerability.
However, studies have shown
that there is a special importance
on who you're giving the impression to.
Because crossing your arms with strangers
has a different meaning to crossing your arms
when surrounded by friends.
Ultimately strangers will get the impression
that you're distancing yourself,
while friends will get the impression
that you're interested and engaged in the conversation.
Number six, the stomper.
Do you tend to walk while taking loud steps
that resemble a stomp?
This action can give people around you
the impression that you are angry, frustrated
or that you are a persistent person.
In addition to it possibly meaning
that you have a short temper.
It can also give the impression
that you have a childish nature.
And number seven, the show-boat.
Lastly, the show-boat describe someone who walks
with a high level of confidence and intent.
Along with walking with your head held high
and your shoulders back,
you also have a tendency to emphasize gestures
such as swaying your arms or hips
in an exaggerated manner
to attract the attention of those around you.
The show-boat generally refers
to people who like to brag or boast.
Your personality has traits of command and charisma.
Although people might get the impression
that you're self-absorbed.
So which type of walk do you do?
Let us know in the comments below.
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