The questions that relate to friends are more hypothetical since I don't really know anyone I would consider a friend.
(Glances briefly at own user name). Hm, yeah. This can happen to anyone, I suppose.
Everyone overhears things sometimes but I wouldn't try eavesdropping. Although I'm physically disabled so I don't think I would be running errands in the first place. Also, I'm not sure what "none of the above" would mean in this case.
I had to cover all bases. Someone's answer might be as specific as "complain to the group that you're allergic to people, then walk away."
10. Do you feel that there is often something to contribute to the people around you? (E.g. a personal anecdote, an opinion, advice, etc. On a scale of 1 to 4.)
I actually don't remember if I picked 3 or 2 the first time. It's not very often, but sometimes I do make situational jokes or ask a question if someone is talking. I guess 2.
This question pertains to the isolationist-intervening spectrum, and I wouldn't exactly put asking questions on the intervening side. An intervening person is more of an initiator, while an isolationist person might not necessarily be quiet.
11. What is more important: getting along or getting things done? Think: working as part of a team.
I think last time I picked 3 because if you're working in a team then you don't want to have arguments but you also need to get the thing done which could mean someone's opinion would have to be discarded.
Here I'm trying to get a number on the Harmonious vs Utilitarian scale. Though, this question was poorly asked. The Kant school of philosophy sees human beings as ends rather than means, and I was hoping that some people would see interpersonal bonds to be just as important, if not more, than getting a task done.
I just took this as "how do you feel about the death sentence?" so I picked 1.
Ok, I don't want to go too deep into modern politics, but I just want to point out the difference here. The Yama can see everyone's sins without fail, there's no escaping it, whereas the death sentence might seem unpalatable to some because of the slight possibility that the person is innocent.
Man, sure feels nice to see this pet project evoke so much self-reflection in someone. Thanks for taking the effort to rehash your thought process!
I think I'll do just as you suggested about showing the taker's scores, maybe give a few days. And since you asked for it, here's the questions and the point values of each answer.
-Letters correspond to the personality category followed by a number (scale of 1-4).
-Plus signs separate the point values if one answer yields points in multiple categories.
-All the points in each category are averaged out in the end.
Do you often find yourself acquiring new tastes and passions through observing others? (On a scale of 1 to 4.)
1. Not really.
2.
3.
4. A lot of the time.
Points: SO1, SO2, SO3, SO4
When you have opinions that don't align, how likely are you to change your own opinions to better match your friends'? (On a scale of 1 to 4.)
1. Highly unlikely.
2.
3.
4. Highly likely.
Points: HF1, HF2, HF3, HF4
How quickly do you react to most jokes and innuendos? (Doesn't matter if it's a laugh or an eye-roll.)
1. I'm slower than I should be.
2. Um, normally?
Points: IK1.5, nil
Something supernatural is occurring in Gensokyo. Assuming you don't have anything to do with it, how are you most likely to get to know more about it?
1. By having someone whose knowledge I trust piece it together for me.
2. By going out to look for clues before making any kind of assumption. (Or have someone I trust do it for me.)
3. By not giving it much thought at first if it doesn't directly affect me, but learning more as it starts to.
4. By consulting my prior experience, gut feelings and logic to deduce what caused the incident.
Points: IK1.5, IK3.5+SO3.5, IK1.5+SO1.5, IK3.5
Whenever you initiate conversation in any situation, is it more often that you have to, or that you just feel like talking to the person?
1. Most of the time, I have to.
2. Most of the time, I feel like it.
3. I don't know.
Points: SN1.5, SN3.5, nil
When you get into petty arguments, are you more often frustrated with someone, or defending yourself against someone else's frustration with you?
1. More often frustrated with someone.
2. More often defending myself.
3. I don't know / I don't get into petty arguments.
Points: HU3.5, HU1.5, nil
You are running an errand, minding your own business, when you overhear lively banter coming from a group of people not far from you. You are more likely to:
1. Let your curiosity get the better of you and try to listen in without being noticed.
2. Ignore it and continue minding your own business.
3. None of the above.
Points: SO3.5, SO1.5, nil
What is your preferred wardrobe?
1. Something that people are not likely to raise questions about.
2. Something that reflects my deepest aspirations.
3. Whatever's comfortable and does its job.
Points: HF3.5, HF1.5, nil
Do some of your closest friends look to you for emotional support and let you in on deeply personal issues (in private)?
1. Yes.
2. No, they have someone else for that. (Or probably do.)
3. No, but I'm willing to bet they don't do this to anyone.
4. None of the above.
Points: SO3.5+IK3.5, IK1.5, IK3, nil
Do you feel that there is often something to contribute to the people around you? (E.g. a personal anecdote, an opinion, advice, etc. On a scale of 1 to 4.)
1. Not really.
2.
3.
4. Most of the time.
Points: SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4
What is more important: getting along or getting things done? Think: working as part of a team. (On a scale of 1 to 4.)
1. Getting along.
2.
3.
4. Getting things done.
Points: HU1, HU2, HU3, HU4
What do you value most in a companion?
1. I'd like them to be able to keep me interested / entertained.
2. I like people who won't judge me and my way of thinking.
3. I value friends who are helpful the most.
4. I don't know. If I could I would get along with just about anybody.
5. I'm just glad to have someone acknowledge my presence.
Points: HF1.5+IK3.5, SO1.5+HF1.5, HU3.5, SO3.5+HU1.5, IK1.5+HU1.5
You are the strongest Yama in charge of judging the dead, and you can't back out of your job. What is your view regarding Naraka (deepest layer of "Buddhist Hell")? Note: souls that aren't sent to Naraka don't necessarily end up in Bhavaagra (Enlightened paradise).
1. Never send a single soul to Naraka.
2. Only send them there if there's something that you cannot possibly overlook.
3. Write up or memorize a list of criteria beforehand so you don't have to sweat the details later on.
4. Actively look for reasons to send them there, to serve as an example for all the sinners out there.
5. Mull over each decision with despair, with a coin to flip when needed.
Points: HF1.5+SN3.5, HF1.5, SO1.5+HF1.5, SO1.5+SN3.5+HU3.5, HF3.5+SN1.5
