You have a moderate orientation towards Distinction on the Perceive dimension and likely engage in multi-faceted and analytical thinking. You can look at situations from varying perspectives, moving from one point of view to another, which enables you to absorb and communicate the contrasts between different positions and choices.

You and others with a moderate Distinction preference are good at picking up on the details. Where others might prefer an overview, your tendency is to go deep, asking questions and studying the matter so that you can absorb the deeper meaning and finer points. In this way, you are a more linear and sequential thinker who likes to focus on one thing at a time, spending the time you feel is necessary to understand a topic.

Critical thinking comes naturally for you. Your tendency to see layers of information enables you to isolate the gaps, flaws, and limitations. You are a keen observer and therefore can provide others with detailed feedback and input.

You are the thoughtful and attentive employee or parent when it comes to interacting with others, bringing analytical thinking into your relationship style. You tend to not just go along with a decision without discussion or even debate. You actively want to understand what others are feeling and thinking, so you encourage open communication, throw in insightful questions, and really dig into the nitty-gritty details.

You often find that you’re not interested in big group scenes. Instead, you are more about having focused one-on-one interactions. You are patient and enjoy taking time in conversations to truly think about what someone else is saying.

When it comes to decision making, you are like a sponge for multiple viewpoints. You consider multiple angles and listen closely as others share their recommendations and opinions before you chime in with your perspective. You enjoy discussions where it is safe to explore the pros and cons of different options. You are eager to hear everyone’s voice and you often give a shout-out to those who speak up. You’re all about identifying those nuances and layers of information, making sure decisions are thoughtful and well-informed.