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PLEASING PERSONALITY - AN ASSET
Marian Baltazar
Class of 1980, University of the Philippines College of Manila
AB Political Science
A pleasing personality is always an asset. This only means that when we talk of personality, we refer to the
qualities and traits that make someone interesting and popular. These qualities are what form an individual’s
character. It is also tantamount to that invisible aspect of a person’s inner character which impresses other
people. Almost always a person with a pleasing personality ends up having an edge compared to people who
are bad-tempered and ill-mannered.
Having a pleasing personality is not only an asset it can also be a master key to success. It is a trait that
distinguishes us from other people. Every trait that we possess determines our personality and is definitely
under our control. This only means that we can improve every inch of our said personality to make it pleasing
and to make it to whatever we would want it to be. When we interact with other people, it would be for our
best interest if we display and portray a pleasing personality, regardless if it takes a lot of will power and
concentration to do so.
Apparently, pleasing personality tops the list of assets which can truly make a person rich. In gearing towards
success, it would also be vital if you will train your mind to think in a positive way, and always be that vibrant
and enthusiastic person that you are. If in case other people would not like you, be extra sure that you can
detect and correct as to why or for whatever reason do these people dislike you and not find you possessing a
pleasing personality. We should be able to figure out whatever habits are holding us back and make that great
move of taking that massive action of eradicating and eliminating these bad habits. In the long run, this will
enable us to have a massive advantage in both our career and personal life too.
Undeniably, it takes a lot of will power and concentration for us to portray a pleasing personality when we
interact with others but these are all for the best of our interests. Bear in mind that having a pleasing
personality doesn’t just end and is limited in our appearance and it’s not even being confined alone with the
clothes that we wear. It deals more with the correct personality traits that one has or is able to acquire. As a
whole, personality is the totality of an individual’s characteristics, not only physically but mentally, emotionally
and socially. In general, having a pleasing personality refers to how good you converse and communicate with
other people, how you socialize and interact with them and how likeable are you. Give yourself that chance to
reap greater benefits when you have what it takes, a pleasing personality that proves to be an asset to every
individual.
Questions for discussion:
1. Do you think you possess a pleasing personality? Why or why not?
2. How could you acquire a pleasing personality? Explain your answer.
3. Would you go out of your way just to have a pleasing personality? Justify your answer.
4. What are the factors to be considered to acquire a pleasing personality?
5. Do you agree that having a pleasing personality is on top of all assets? Explain your answer.