Alain Roux often lacks energy. He is fairly apathetic and passive, preferring sluggishness to movement and leniency to initiative.

Alain Roux does not take a neutral interest in most activities or subjects, but he rarely engages himself passionately, either. He can thus tackle all sorts of tasks, even if they are seemingly from outside the realm of his talents or training.

Alain Roux observes himself from a distance, evaluating his own behavior and thoughts without much concern for the outer world. He often withdraws into himself, engrossed in his own thoughts and interests.

Alain Roux has a phlegmatic personality, and his responses to various outer stimuli are sometimes postponed or delayed. He is fairly slow to initiate an activity, if not laboriously so, but once he begins, he is steady and determined.

Alain Roux is often difficult to focus on a single subject; however, he is extremely open and always tries to learn and integrate new information and ideas. He is more cross-disciplinary than specialist, and his centers of interest are fairly widespread and varied.

Alain Roux’s objectivity in perception and behavior could, in the best of cases, lead to generosity and altruism.

Alain Roux loves his independence and freedom, but he can also merge with a group, find his place, and participate in the team spirit when necessary for his personal projects.

Alain Roux has a tendency to yield, to follow, to put up with situations, and follow other people’s orders. He is modest and unassuming with a need for protection and a tendency to be dependent.

Alain Roux sometimes doubts in himself and his skills; he might be fairly shy and self-effacing. He feels feelings of inferiority that interfere with his ability to take action, or, on the contrary, may propel him into action if he sees a possibility of reward or compensation.

Alain Roux often finds himself in a negative frame of mind. Undermined by his fears and his craving for security, he struggles to see the sunny side of life.

Alain Roux is chiefly interested in tangible facts and realistic details. He never loses sight of the utilitarian or practical aspects of things.

Alain Roux approaches life with the same levelheadedness and efficiency. He plans out his projects and schedules in a way that yields the most results and effectiveness.

Alain Roux’s thought processes rarely follow the laws of logical reasoning or linear thought; instead, they proceed from an overall vision, which is pieced together from more or less obscure and subconscious clues.

Alain Roux’s mind is especially perceptive of details. To arrive at a global perception, a vision of the whole, Alain Roux proceeds gradually, piece by piece, aspect after aspect, in a fairly linear fashion.

Alain Roux is not obsessed with order, but he is aware of a necessity to arrange and classify things to some degree.

Alain Roux behaves in accordance with his momentary whims, and allows himself to be inspired by his imaginations. His openness and spontaneity give him the scope to be skillful, ingenious, or shrewd, rising to whatever the immediate circumstances require.