Richard the Repressed

Richard is very active in the social scene. He is motivated and independent and has his own opinions. However, in a group setting, he becomes mute because he wants people to be happy and not cause conflict. He secretly resents dominant, rigid personalities who overhaul the decision-making process.

Paul the Participator

Paul is active in the decision making process. He likes to arbitrate, often highlighting people's different preferences and concerns. He often notices that meeker personality types are hesitant to reveal their true preferences because they may conflict with those of more aggressive personality types. He wished that people would be more open and honest about their true opinions so a fair decision can be made, where everyone's true preferences are weighed equally.

Having a fair decision making process that

Ian the Indecisive

Ian doesn't like to make decisions. He does not want to be bear the burden of other people's happiness, so he usually abstains from expressing any opinion in the decision making process. If asked to make a decision, he will take too long, and others will get impatient. He wants someone to make the decision for him, so he doesn't have to bear the burden of group can save time on the decision making process.

Having a decision maker.

Nancy the Non-confrontational

Nancy does not like confrontation. When going out in groups, she often becomes a "push-over" because she dislikes arguing and creating discomfort among her peers, even though she has a very clear sense of what she wants and does not want. She wishes there was a safe-zone to express her true opinions without fear of confrontation or judgment.

Feeling comfortable expressing her true opinions.

David the Dominator

David is an "alpha-male". He knows what he wants and usually gets it through sheer force of his aggressive personality. David usually has an idea of what he wants before the group decision making process and asks other members of the group whether they agree to any of his predetermined preferences. David's main concern is efficiency. He doesn't like dealing with indecisiveness, and he doesn't want to waste time doing something he doesn't want.

Getting what he wants

Expediting the decision making process

Frank the Fastidious

Frank has many dietary constraints. He is vegetarian and allergic to dairy. He also doesn't like going to expensive places. Frank usually does not provide suggestions in the decision making process but often ends of vetoing other people's ideas.

Choosing a place that satisfies all his constraints.