The high-steadiness (high-S) person is generally amiable, easy-going, and relaxed. Steady people may be perceived as low-key, undemonstrative, and self-controlled; they have a basic need to be supportive of others. They are good at concealing feelings, and, on occasion, may be grudge-holders. Most of the time, however, high-S people are even-tempered, predictable, dependable, and unobtrusive.
The high-S person is frequently viewed as being emotionally mature, although perhaps a bit too complacent and lenient. He or she is particularly good at demonstrating patience, developing specialized skills, concentrating, being a good listener, and having a calming effect on people.
The high-S person prefers things the way they are and is resistant to change. Once underway, however, he or she will work steadily and patiently. Being easy-going and generally calm, high-S people dislike urgency and the pressure of deadlines. They are good at task completion, and are most effective when they can approach things in a very systematic way.
Another trait of the high-S style is possessiveness. High-S people develop strong attachments for things (that's my stapler, you have my ruler, etc.), for family, and for their job and boss. They are also homebodies who prefer home and hearth to travel and strange places.
Being a traditionalist and interested in security, the high-S person is patient and methodical and will function best in a predictable environment. The high-S person is certainly more like the tortoise than the hare, and knows that the goal will still be there an hour, day, or week from now. If you push the high-S person, he or she will seldom argue or openly criticize, but will quietly resist by slowing things down.