Social Behaviours: English Vocabulary List

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

"She is very outgoing."

"The outgoing host greeted every guest with enthusiasm, making everyone feel welcome and included."

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

"He is very sociable."

"The sociable puppy loved meeting new people at the park and wagged its tail at everyone who passed by."

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

"The neighbor is friendly."

"The friendly cashier always remembered her regular customers' names and asked about their families and weekend plans."

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

"My schedule is flexible."

"The flexible work schedule allows employees to choose their own hours as long as they complete their tasks each week."

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

"The girl is shy."

"The shy boy hid behind his mother legs when strangers tried to talk to him at the store."

(of a person) not talking too much

"She is a quiet person."

"The quiet student rarely spoke in class, but always listened attentively and completed her assignments diligently."

talking a great deal

"She is talkative."

"The talkative passenger on the plane told the person next to him his entire life story during the flight."

not kind or nice toward other people

"The waiter is unfriendly."

"The unfriendly receptionist did not smile or say hello when the guests arrived at the hotel lobby."

not wanting the company of others

"He seems antisocial."

"The antisocial hermit preferred his solitude, rarely interacting with neighbors or participating in community events."

not showing any concern in one's attitude or actions toward a particular person, situation, or outcome

"She seems indifferent."

"The indifferent waiter did not care whether the customers were happy with their food or service at all."

(of a person) having no respect for other people

"He is rude."

"The rude driver shouted curse words at the pedestrian who was crossing the street slowly with a cane."

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

"The dog is aggressive."

"The aggressive dog barked and growled at anyone who came near its owner's house and property."