Now that you have watched the video...here are a few examples of common negative personality traits that are difficult to put across in a direct manner.

Instead of telling your mother she is argumentative... you'd be better off suggesting she'd argue with a telephone pole. This way you'll get a laugh while still making your point about the trait you see in her handwriting.

See if you can think of metaphors for the negative personality traits below, then read the ones we've come up with.

It's a good idea to come up with several of your own metaphors for each of the basic strokes when discussing personality traits....It can only help you become a better handwriting analyst.

Try to match these metaphors to the personality traits above........

"You hold your emotions in, but often one word can spark an emotional blow up."

"You like to keep projects going and feel a sense of loss when a project is over."

"You run out to the curb with the garbage...right as the trash truck pulls up in the morning."

"If someone were to ask you your age...you might not tell them."

"You can't help but honk or yell at an ignorant driver who cut you off in traffic."

"You leave important tasks to the last minute and barely get them done on time."

"Do you have a collection of unfinished projects in your garage or on your desk?"

"If I told you something in confidence...I could count on you to keep it to yourself and not tell everyone what I said."