Some more Interesting confusions...

In the last post, I gave an example of a combination of "Areas of Interest" scores which seemed to put a couple "on the same page", and yet left them wondering what language the other was speaking. Without attempting to cover every possible combination of "Areas of Interest" scores which could lead to similar situations, here are a few I've come across in practice.

High Artistic v. high Mechanical - both may do creative things, but for the former it is how the end result looks, for the latter the process of producing the work that matters.

High Musical v. high Mechanical - both may play instruments, but for the former it is working with sound (and therefore how the result sounds) that matters, for the latter the process of producing sound (so may rather play themselves than ever listen to someone else).

High Social Service v.  high Mechanical - both may put their energies into helping others, but for the former it is the fact they have made a difference for other people that matters, for the latter it is the opportunity to give practical assistance.

High Social Service v. high Persuasive - both may engage with people around social issues, but for the former it is once again the opportunity to make a difference, for the latter it is the opportunity to engage in debate and persuasion.

High Clerical v. high Artistic - both may like a tidy house, but for the former it is achieving better functioning (because everything can be found in its proper place) while the latter likes the way tidy looks.

High Outdoor v. high Persuasive - both may enjoy sports, but the former enjoys the active and outdoors aspects while the latter likes the opportunity to compete (and win!).

There are dozens more, especially once you take multiple interests into account, but you probably get the picture. What are the significant differences for you and your significant other?