Agreeableness Quote by Jordan Peterson
“There's a personality trait known as agreeableness. Agreeable people are compassionate and polite. And agreeable people get paid less than disagreeable people for the same job. Women are more agreeable than men.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Personality Psychology, 2018
Agreeableness, a trait linked to compassion and politeness, often correlates with lower earnings compared to more assertive traits, with gender differences observed.
In simple terms: Agreeable people earn less; women are more agreeable.
Key Takeaway
Consider how personality affects career outcomes.
Themes
personality
economics
gender dynamics
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- salary negotiations
- team dynamics
- gender studies
Key Concepts
agreeableness
assertiveness
salary disparity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you leverage agreeableness at work?
- What strategies offset lower earnings?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralizing can ignore individual variation and context.
