What can you expect at the dinner table this holiday season? Here is our fun take on dinner table dynamics and what each Enneagram type tends to bring to the show.
Eights are nonconformists, stirring up controversy.
- most likely to bring up inappropriate dinner topics
- often eat the last piece of food everyone else is too polite to take
- the last one standing after a heated political battle
Nines are harmonizers, helping others feel at ease.
- most likely to pretend to listen while secretly tuning out
- will ask people a lot of questions to avoid talking about themselves
- excellent at smoothing over (or ignoring) any awkward moments
Ones are collaborators, teaming up with others to help out.
- most likely to show up on time and in appropriate attire
- will often help organize and contribute foods or gifts
- may take the bait on controversial topics if they care enough
Twos are directors, uniting everyone & adjusting things.
- most likely to pick a date that works, send invites, and set an agenda
- often go above and beyond with fun themes for gatherings
- acutely aware of who’s seated next to whom for positive interactions
Threes are drivers, in the center making things happen.
- most likely to base their attendance on the invite list
- great at keeping conversation flowing with all kinds of people
- often find a way to seat themselves at the head of the table
Fours are connoisseurs, cultured in food & conversation.
- most likely to spark offbeat and intriguing conversations
- good at having intimate, interesting convos in small groups
- often have a penchant for exotic, unique, and even weird dishes
Fives are encyclopedias, sharing their vast knowledge.
- most likely to start an esoteric convo about their hobbies
- will often have a little-known and/or unusual factoid to offer
- may suddenly disappear just to get a break from being social
Sixes are guardians, keeping an eye on potential hazards.
- most likely to sit with their back to the wall where they can see all doors
- always looking for ways to keep things light-hearted and get laughs
- may surprise everyone by giving a sentimental toast
Sevens are energizers, infusing the room with energy.
- most likely to entertain everyone with crazy life stories
- well-versed and enthusiastic conversationalists on many topics
- may blurt out their unfiltered (sometimes inappropriate) thoughts
Happy holidays!!