Grapes, Oranges, Bananas, and Melons

 

 

What do you see in this picture? Now look again. Do you see something different? Is this a vase or two faces? How do you know?

Perception is a funny thing. How do you perceive yourself? Look at the numbers of the Different Strokes quiz. Are you a grape, orange, banana, or melon?

Grapes
Natural Abilities include:

· Being reflective

· Being sensitive

· Being flexible

· Being creative

· Preference for working in groups

 		Grapes may have trouble:

· Giving exact answers

· Focusing on one thing at a time

· Organizing
Learn best when they:

· Can work and share with others

· Balance work with play

· Can communicate

· Are noncompetitive

 		To expand their style, they need to:

· Pay more attention to details

· Not rush into things

· Be less emotional when making decisions

Oranges
Natural Abilities include:

· Experimenting

· Being independent

· Being curious

· Creating different approaches

· Creating change

 		May have trouble:

· Meeting time limits

· Following a lecture

· Having few options or choices
Learn best when they:

· Can use trial and error

· Produce real products

· Can compete

· Are self-directed

 		To expand their style, they need to:

· Delegate responsibility

· Be more accepting of others’ ideas

· Learn to prioritize

 

Bananas
Natural Abilities include:

· Planning

· Fact-finding

· Organizing

· Following directions

 		May have trouble:

· Dealing with opposition

· Answering "what if" questions
Learn best when they:

· Have an orderly environment

· Have specific outcomes

· Can trust others to do their part

· Have predictable situations

 		To expand their style, they need to:

· Express their own feelings more

· Get explanations of others’ views

· Be less rigid

 

Melons
Natural Abilities include:

· Debating points of view

· Finding solutions

· Analyzing ideas

· Determining value or importance

 		May have trouble:

· Working in groups

· Being criticized

· Convincing others diplomatically
Learn best when they:

· Have access to resources

· Can work independently

· Are respected for intellectual ability

· Follow traditional methods

 		To expand their style, they need to:

· Accept imperfection

· Consider all alternatives

· Consider others’ feelings