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Openness to experience describes a dimension of personality that distinguishes imaginative, creative people from down-to-earth, conventional people.

Your responses suggest that you are down-to-earth and prefer things to be simple and straightforward. You might say that it just makes life easier if things don’t change unnecessarily. It is probably the case that you find the arts to be of no practical use to you, and that you think tradition is more important than others do.

Conscientiousness concerns the way in which we control, regulate, and direct our impulses.

Your responses suggest that you are quite spontaneous and fun to be around but can also plan and persist when life requires it. It appears that depending on the situation, you can make quick decisions or deliberate for longer if necessary.

Extraversion is marked by pronounced engagement with the external world, versus being comfortable with your own company.

Your responses suggest that you enjoy and actively seek out social occasions, but would say that they’re not everything. You might say that sometimes it is nice to step back for a while and have a quiet night in.

Agreeableness reflects individual differences in concern with cooperation and social harmony.

Your responses suggest that you are willing to make difficult decisions when necessary, and will point out when something is wrong no matter what other people might feel. You might say that you can be relied on to get the job done even if others might consider you to be a bit intimidating.

Neuroticism refers to the tendency to experience negative emotions.

Your responses suggest that you tend to be more self-conscious than many. You come across as someone who can find it hard to not get caught up by anxious or stressful situations. You might say that you are in touch with your own feelings. This could also mean that you are more attune than most to how others are feeling around you.