Merry / Serious
One axis. Two ways of seeing.

Emotions and Relationships
• Naturally reads emotional atmospheres and is sensitive to the mood of a setting
• Treats "fun" as an independent element separate from activities themselves
• Builds relationships naturally without formality, as long as there is a clear purpose
• Places relatively little importance on formal information like names and titles

Worldview and Judgment Style
• Values subjective standards over absolute notions of correctness
• Tries to understand others' perspectives by

Emotions and Relationships
• Has difficulty reading emotional atmospheres and subtle moods
• Does not separate fun from activity — experiences enjoyment as embedded within the activity itself
• Encounters must go through a step-by-step, formal process (e.g., introductions, greetings)
• Values information like names and titles; does not consider someone an "acquaintance" without a proper introduction

Worldview and Judgment Style
• Believes that correctness is determined by objective, absolute s