Need a social media reality check with your staff? Try an adjective activity to root out inappropriate posting
If you’re social media trial went awry, or you want to avoid one in the first place, try this activity with your staff (this activity was shared on the Journalism Education Association listserv).
Circle the traits you most want others to know you by. Cross out the traits you do NOT want associated with you. (You do not have to mark all of the words.)
| aggressive | agreeable | assertive |
| conforming | conscientious | conservative |
| courageous | creative | cruel |
| curious | cynical | defensive |
| dishonest | dogmatic | egocentric |
| empathetic | extroverted | friendly |
| fun | funny | gregarious |
| honest | humble | immature |
| impulsive | independent | (has) integrity |
| intelligent | introverted | irritable |
| liberal | likeable | loyal |
| mature | mean | misanthropic |
| moody | narcissistic | nasty |
| negative | nervous | objective |
| open-minded | optimistic | paranoid |
| passive | pessimistic | positive |
| rebellious | resilient | risk-taking |
| (has) self-control | selfish | sensitive |
| serious | sincere | social |
| stable | timid | tolerant |
| unkind | unstable |
