# Is yyour Best your Worst\> **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 24, 2019, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444 "2019-03-24T07:34:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Melbourne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5e925/32.png) [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444/1 "2019-03-24T07:34:12Z")
Inspired by the “worst trait” thread, I remember that my strengths are also my weaknesses, and if, In a 1980’s job interview, I’d been asked to describe myself in three words, they would have been the same three words: Loyal Honest Concise Or, as one of my friends put it, Stubborn Blunt Cryptic What about you? Are your best features your worst features? Can you be summed up in three words? Or six? ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444/2 "2019-03-24T13:17:19Z")
It’s an interesting question, but I got mentally derailed by the fact that “cryptic” means exactly the opposite of “honest” especially when you specify blunt honesty. But yeah, I come across as _curt_ while also, often being complimented on how efficient I am. (Ain’t nobody got time for useless chit chat!) ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444/3 "2019-03-24T14:24:57Z")
Yes, absolutely. In the other thread I talked about my worst quality, which is that I follow the rules and expect everyone else to follow them. This could also be my best quality, since it not only means that I won’t break the rules, it means that I am consistent and reliable (you don’t have to worry about whether I will use my own judgment on when a rule should be broken), and that I can be put in a position to enforce rules. ---
**Author:** ![BrickBat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@BrickBat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrickBat)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444/4 "2019-03-24T17:56:51Z")
My best/worst are generally the same. Whether good or bad is all on how others feel about the same qualities. I mean, “reserved” is either quiet dignity to some, or aloof to others. “Type A” may be thought of as fun to be around by some, but may be regarded as obnoxious by me. Anyway: - Stoic, relative to most I’m around anyway. Stop asking me “are you OK?” or telling me to smile. - “Level Headed”. To the reckless, I’m a killjoy. I’m cool with that. - Maybe a bit pedantic, and I like some order. This may vex the more desultory among us. - I like my humor drier than a good martini. > [@SpoilerVirgin](#): > > Yes, absolutely. In the other thread I talked about my worst quality, which is that I follow the rules and expect everyone else to follow them. > > This could also be my best quality, since it not only means that I won’t break the rules, it means that I am consistent and reliable (you don’t have to worry about whether I will use my own judgment on when a rule should be broken), and that I can be put in a position to enforce rules. That’s me to a T. It’s a matter of fairness and respect. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444/5 "2019-03-24T20:35:40Z")
Most personality descriptions can be spun as both positive and negative. I’m a Taurus. That either means that I’m loyal and resolute, or it means that I’m stubborn and pigheaded. An Aries is either a fearless trailblazer, or headstrong and reckless. A Gemini is either flexible and adaptable, or inconsistent and indecisive. Every blessing is also a curse. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444/6 "2019-03-25T00:59:08Z")
I’m introspective and/or standoffish. I’m careful and/or timid. I’m precise and/or pedantic. I’m considerate and/or aelf-abnegating. ---
**Author:** ![GoodOmens](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@GoodOmens](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodOmens)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444/7 "2019-03-27T00:36:14Z")
> [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](#): > > A Gemini is either flexible and adaptable, or inconsistent and indecisive. Every blessing is also a curse. All true about me, but I’m a Gemini which means I also don’t believe in astrology. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444/8 "2019-03-27T13:30:14Z")
As I stated in the other thread, my worst trait I am not going to change is my snarkiest. But I do have a marvelous sense of humor, and often make people laugh. One of my philosophies is “Any day you make someone laugh is not wasted.” ---
**Author:** ![ZurBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/71e660/32.png) [@ZurBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZurBob)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444/9 "2019-03-27T14:07:28Z")
Four words that describe me: Methodical to a fault. Being methodical is useful in analyzing control circuitry/instrumentation for problems (my work) but a handicap in other aspects of my life. For example, organizing my piles of office paperwork… if one piece of documentation is missing, I’m stuck till it is resolved… even if it takes all day. Hence, my office **NEVER** gets fully organized! ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-yyour-best-your-worst/831444/10 "2019-03-28T16:44:42Z")
> [@SpoilerVirgin](#): > > Yes, absolutely. In the other thread I talked about my worst quality, which is that I follow the rules and expect everyone else to follow them. > > This could also be my best quality, since it not only means that I won’t break the rules, it means that I am consistent and reliable (you don’t have to worry about whether I will use my own judgment on when a rule should be broken), and that I can be put in a position to enforce rules. I was reminded of this today whilst out on the bike. This is the UK - we cycle on the left, and if you want to cycle on the right, I am NOT going to oblige you. I will literally run people riding towards me off the trail if they persist\*. I think this makes me a good person, but you may disagree. j - - exemption for small children etc. Obviously.