Steinberg et al's (1981) prototypes of socially intelligent behavior

• Accepts others for who they are
• Admits mistakes
• Displays interest in the world at large
• Is on time for appointments
• Has social conscience
• Thinks before speaking and doing
• Displays curiosity
• Does not make snap judgments
• Makes fair judgments
• Assesses well the relevance of information to a problem at hand
• Is sensitive to other people's needs and desires
• Is frank and honest with self and others
• Displays interest in the immediate environment