Combination BD: Interaction

B:D INFORMAL OR FORMAL

The B and D factor combination tells us about how someone interacts with others.

• If someone’s B is higher than their D, they’re informal. The high B means they’re social, expressive, and outgoing and the low D means they’re casual and spontaneous. They’re uninhibited in their friendliness and social interactions.

• If someone’s D is higher than their B, they’re more formal. The high D means they’re serious and reserved and the low B means they’re analytical and introspective. They’ll be more disciplined and cautious with new people.

  
  

B > D | Informal

• Extraverted

• Outgoing

• Uninhibited expression of friendliness

• Poised

• Informal in social situations

• Enthusiastic, persuasive talker

• Engaging conversationalist

D > B | Formal

• Serious

• Disciplined

• Sincere

• Reserved, formal and quiet

• Factual conversationalist

• Sensitive to criticism

• Cautious with new people

Workplace Behaviors

B>D Informal

• Providing Direction: Big picture, talks at a high level in general terms

• Sharing Ideas: No filter – shares everything that comes to mind, processes out loud, ideas not fully baked

• Delegating: Delegates details easily, quick to trust

D>B Formal

• Providing Direction: Very detailed instructions, does it the “correct” way (their interpretation of correct)

• Sharing Ideas: Selective in what they share, analytical, factual

• Delegating: Provides a lot of structure, takes time to trust