The Way You Eat Pizza Could Be Saying A Ton About You
How do you grab
a slice?
If you thought the way you put your bra on said a lot about your
personality, think again. There's actually something to be revealed in everything
you do, whether it's the order you do things in the shower (are you a
shampoo or soap first kind of gal?) or, say, how you like to enjoy a hearty
slice of pizza. A lot of it is based on habit—the way you learned to do things when you were young
tends to be what you do later in life, says Patti Wood, body language and human behavior
expert. But those
moments when you're doing something spontaneous, like smiling—that's when
things get interesting, because they show the world how you really feel
and connect to things.
And while it's easy to try to
categorize us all into nice little boxes—four to be exact, if you're following
the DISC method—let's be real. Life doesn't work that
way. "Not everyone is
just a driver or just an influencer," says Wood. "It's a combination
of personality traits, so you could identify as a driver in some things you do,
and an influencer in others. Usually, though, there tends to be one that comes
to the forefront just a bit more."
But since science is getting on the
pizza-eating bandwagon, we figured we would, too. Because research
has now found that 63 percent of pizza lovers have XX chromosomes,
making them brilliant women (hey, it's one of the 100 healthiest foods you could ever eat). So
now that we've got that out of the way, let's be a bit more specific. Once
you've grabbed a slice, how do you go about eating it? Find your
category and see which personality traits rise to the front for you.
You Fold It
You're likely a driver, as those who eat their pizza this way—eh hem, food
competitors—don't mess around or "waste time" savoring the
different flavors in a slice. They just want to get their pizza down, and
finish their pie the fastest. And since drivers don't necessarily care about
following the rules (you know, when mom taught you to just pick it up and eat
it, or be proper and use a fork and knife), you're not afraid to find whatever
method is actually the best. Because for you, being the best is top
priority. You're a take charge kind of gal, so just go ahead and tell us which
pizza joint to meet you at—we know you've got the best pick of the pack.
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You Eat the Crust First
At first we had to figure out if people actually do this, but it's
true—you really do exist. And those who dig in crust first like to be
different; they like to set trends and tell people this is what's up
(obviously, because not many eat pizza this way, so you're definitely unique).
If that's how you identify, then you're an influencer. You like to be dramatic,
often talk loudly, and love getting attention through your actions—even better
if a little admiration comes with it. You're not afraid to say something is
cool before the rest of the internet thinks it is, because hello, then you can
take all the credit. You knew your way of eating pizza was cool before everyone
else did.
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You Fork and Knife It
When you eat pizza with a fork and knife, do you like to be methodical? Do
you make that first cut in the same spot every time, or maybe slice out the
same size piece for each bite? If so, then you're a supporter. You're a very
steady and stable person, the kind of friend every woman needs in her life.
You'd make sure everyone has a slice before you grab your own, and would likely
be hosting the pizza party in a very warm, relaxed living room so all your
girlfriends can gab over a glass of wine, too. And because you're so
system-oriented, you can bet you like routine—the pizza guy knows exactly what
you're going to order before you even pick up a menu. So keep calm and carry
on, girl—you need plenty of time to enjoy bite by bite, before the pie gets
cold.
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You Straight Up Bite It
No frills or fancy eating methods required here, which makes you a careful
corrector. You like to go with what you know works so that you're certain to
get it right every time. That also means you're not one to take pizza eating
very lightly. Yes, it can be a fun experience that gives you the freedom to
experiment with a few flavors, but really, you've done all the research to find
out what's really the best. And your perfectionist tendencies aren't
afraid to come out, either. You've got the highest-rated pizza cutter around
(mess = stress), so you can divvy up an equal amount to everyone sharing the
pie.
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Actual Link to the Article in Redbook
http://www.redbookmag.com/life/charity/g2849/pizza-personality-reveal/
http://www.redbookmag.com/life/charity/g2849/pizza-personality-reveal/
Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.
