His great endurance, capacity for withstanding hardship, indifference
to weather, and his sane, under-eating habits are the chief physical
assets of this type.

Physical Liabilities

This type has no physical characteristics which can be called
liabilities except the tendency to chronic diseases. Even in this he
runs true to form--slow to acquire and slow to cure.

His Favorite Sports

Hiking and golf are the favorite sports of this type because these
demand no sudden spurts of energy. He likes them because they can be
carried on with deliberation and independence. He does not care for any
sport involving team work or quick responses to other players. Except
when combined with the Thoracic type he especially avoids tennis.

Favorite Entertainments

Serious plays in which his favorite actors appear are the
entertainments preferred by this type. He cares least of all for
vaudeville.

Social Assets

The Osseous has no traits which can properly be called social assets.
His general uprightness comes nearest to standing him in good stead
socially, however.

Social Liabilities

Stiffness, reticence, physical awkwardness and the inability to pose
or to praise are the chief social handicaps of this type.

Emotional Assets

The Osseous is not emotional and can not be said to possess any assets
that are purely emotional.

Emotional Liabilities

The lack of emotional fervor and enthusiasm prevents this type from
impressing others.

Business Assets

Keeping his word, orderliness and system are the chief business assets
of this type.

Business Liabilities

A disinclination to mix, the inability to adapt himself to his patrons
and a tendency to hold people too rigidly to account are the business
handicaps of the Osseous.

Domestic Strength

Constancy and faithfulness are his chief domestic assets.

Domestic Weaknesses

Tightness with money, a tendency to be too exacting and dictatorial,
and to fail to show affection are the things that frequently prevent
marriage for the Osseous and endanger it when he does marry.

Should Aim At

The Osseous should aim at being more adjustable to people and to his
environment in general. He should try to take a greater interest in
others and then _show_ it.

Should Avoid

Indifference and the display of it, solitude and too few interests are
things the Osseous needs to avoid.

His Strong Points

Dependability, honesty, economy, faith