Character Reference - Useful Expressions

Character references



Positive qualities


• Reliability: Punctual, her timekeeping is good, reliable, dependable, conscientious, responsible.

• Attitude to people: Works well in ateam, a natural leader, competitive, considerate, understanding, friendly, helpful, generous, tolerant, patient, considerate, gets on well with those around her, sociable, integrates well.

•Disposition / Personality: Easy-going, relaxed, laid-back, self-confident, self-assured, good-humoured, good-natured, self-reliant, independent, shows initiative, positive, enthusiastic, optimistic, quiet,introverted, outgoing, extroverted.

• The spoken word: Articulate, eloquent, persuasive, well-spoken, discreet, diplomatic, tactful.

• Personal appearance: Tidy, neat, presentable, well-dressed.• Attitude to work: Meticulous, thorough, methodical, diligent, industrious, assiduous, ambitious, determined, adaptable, flexible, willing, keen, enthusiastic.

• Thinking: Imaginative,creative, has a capacity for original ideas, innovative, rational, logical, intelligent, brilliant.

• Honesty: Truthful, sincere, trustworthy, honest, a person of great integrity.

• Deciding anddoing: Confident, decisive, dynamic, energetic, adventurous, spontaneous, competent, practical, well-organised, level-headed.










Negative qualities

Attitude to people:
1) Can be alittle impatient with other people’s weaknesses (opp. Tolerant)
2) Although her critics see her as a bit of a troublemaker ...........

Disposition:
3) as yet, she is lacking in self-confidence,but …
4) he takes himself very seriously
5) while it is true that she is easily led …
6) he tends to keep himself to himself

Attitude to work:
7) though he doesn’t always show a total commitmentto his work..............
8) can give the impression of carelessness when finishing a piece of work.

The spoken word:
9) has a very frank way of expressing himself
10) ............ though...