A colleague at work is asked to describe you to the new manager. Most likely, the traits they will use in their description are examples of
A) surface traits.
B) cardinal traits.
C) source traits.
D) common traits.

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Surface traits refer to the more visible and easily recognizable traits that describe a person, such as being outgoing or detail-oriented. It is likely that a colleague describing you to a new manager will focus on these surface traits, as they are the most readily apparent to others. Cardinal traits are more rare and defining traits that shape a person's personality, and are not likely to be the focus of a colleague's description. Source traits are underlying factors that contribute to a person's personality, and are not as directly observable as surface traits. Common traits are shared among many people and are not particularly distinctive or unique to an individual.

A Colleague at Work Is Asked to Describe You to the New