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The diplomat
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Terre Haute, IN USA
Sep 1999
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Study: Sleeping position reveals personality
Tuesday, September 16, 2003 Posted: 9:50 AM EDT (1350 GMT)
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Whether it's curled up in the fetal position, flat on the stomach or stretched out across the bed, the way people sleep reveals their personality, a British sleep expert said on Tuesday.
Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service and a visiting professor at the University of Surrey in southern England, has identified six common sleep positions and what they mean.
"We are all aware of our body language when we are awake but this is the first time we have been able to see what our subconscious says about us," he said.
Crouched in the fetal position is the most popular sleep pattern and favored by 51 percent of women, according to the results of the study he conducted for a large hotel group.
Fetal sleepers tend to be shy and sensitive while people who assume the soldier position, flat on their back with arms at their sides, are quiet and reserved.
Sleeping on one's side with legs outstretched and arms down in what Idzikowski refers to as the log, indicates a social, easy-going personality. But if the arms are outstretched, the person tends to be more suspicious.
The freefall, flat on the tummy with the hands at the sides of the head, is the most unusual position. Only 6.5 percent of people prefer it and they are usually brash and gregarious.
Unassuming, good listeners usually adopt the starfish position -- on the back with outstretched arms and legs.
Idzikowski, who identified the positions by comparing personality traits of people, their preferred way of sleeping and the most common positions, said once a sleeping style is adopted it is rarely changed.
"What's interesting is that the profile behind the posture is often very different from what we would expect," he added in a statement.
Copyright 2003 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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C0ckney
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Big Up The Macedonian Massive
Apr 2000
time: 05:30
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my mum was on about this today, my reply was something like 'i've never really thought about it'
seriously, how do people remeber what position they sleep in?
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Jack_www
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quote:
Originally posted by The diplomat
Study: Sleeping position reveals personality
Tuesday, September 16, 2003 Posted: 9:50 AM EDT (1350 GMT)
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Whether it's curled up in the fetal position, flat on the stomach or stretched out across the bed, the way people sleep reveals their personality, a British sleep expert said on Tuesday.
Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service and a visiting professor at the University of Surrey in southern England, has identified six common sleep positions and what they mean.
"We are all aware of our body language when we are awake but this is the first time we have been able to see what our subconscious says about us," he said.
Crouched in the fetal position is the most popular sleep pattern and favored by 51 percent of women, according to the results of the study he conducted for a large hotel group.
Fetal sleepers tend to be shy and sensitive while people who assume the soldier position, flat on their back with arms at their sides, are quiet and reserved.
Sleeping on one's side with legs outstretched and arms down in what Idzikowski refers to as the log, indicates a social, easy-going personality. But if the arms are outstretched, the person tends to be more suspicious.
The freefall, flat on the tummy with the hands at the sides of the head, is the most unusual position. Only 6.5 percent of people prefer it and they are usually brash and gregarious.
Unassuming, good listeners usually adopt the starfish position -- on the back with outstretched arms and legs.
Idzikowski, who identified the positions by comparing personality traits of people, their preferred way of sleeping and the most common positions, said once a sleeping style is adopted it is rarely changed.
"What's interesting is that the profile behind the posture is often very different from what we would expect," he added in a statement.
Copyright 2003 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. |
Anther stupid study done with people with nothing better to do with their free time and money.
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st_swithin
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Nov 2002
time: 05:30
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I would think that the size of one's sleeping place would have something to do with it. I can't imagine the 'starfish' being comfy on a twin bunk.
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Bereta_Eder
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Arms thrown up, palms beneath the head and torso prompted so my unbelievable erection would be plainly visible and easily accessed.
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Richard Bruns
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NC, USA
Nov 1999
time: 06:30
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Originally posted by The diplomat The freefall, flat on the tummy with the hands at the sides of the head, is the most unusual position. Only 6.5 percent of people prefer it and they are usually brash and gregarious. |
Rubbish. I sleep like this and have never been described as brash and gregarious. THe fact that the author used words like 'tummy' casts doubt an any scientific credentials he may have.
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16-09-2003 23:38
), and sometimes they're at my side.
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