DISC Holiday Shoppers— A Bit of Humor!

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We all celebrate the holiday season differently, but typically, we have one thing in common: we shop. The DISC profile is a tool to build stronger teams, create better leaders, and improve organizations, and now we can use it to understand ourselves and our fellow shoppers! To schedule your DISC, call us today!

D Shopper – Dominant, Direct and Decisive
-Does it all in one day … typically the day before!
-Would prefer you to tell them what you want and where to get it. (Actually would prefer to give you the cash and you get your own gift.)
-Shops online buying gift cards … typically all from the same place!
-Hates long lines, the crowds, traffic jams

I Shopper – Influencing, Interactive and Including
-Loves the pageantry of the season.
-Feels bad if not invited to a party!
-Buys “Pretty more than Practical”
-Impulse buyer Likes to shop with a friend or friends and make a day of it
-Talks to anyone and everyone.
-Sees lines as an opportunity to get to know people!

S Shopper – Supportive, Systematic and Steady
-Makes a list in June and starts buying in July
-Has a list and a plan before leaving the house
-Gifts are thoughtful, practical and often homemade
-Out-of-town gifts are wrapped and sent by Thanksgiving

C Shopper – Conscientious, Cautious and Calculates
-Creates a budget and spreadsheet on who is getting what
-Researches price and buys practical lasting gifts
-Would prefer to compare prices online (another spreadsheet!)
-Hates the crowds and the lines.
-Does not want to talk in line.

What type of Shopper are you???


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