I think both are good indicators, usually. There are conscious reactions as well as unconscious, the latter of which is the uncontrollable/instinctual behaviors. A reaction to someone scaring me wouldn't really show my character, but my reaction to your dirty joke would somewhat.
I also think there are some actions that people do out of a feeling of obligation. Lots off guys will hold a door open for a woman, but that may be out of an obligation rather than solely being nice to her, so things like that aren't good indicators. Also, a lack of "positive" action (not holding the door open) is not always indicative of a negative character.
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I think both are good indicators, usually. There are conscious reactions as well as unconscious, the latter of which is the uncontrollable/instinctual behaviors. A reaction to someone scaring me wouldn't really show my character, but my reaction to your dirty joke would somewhat.
I also think there are some actions that people do out of a feeling of obligation. Lots off guys will hold a door open for a woman, but that may be out of an obligation rather than solely being nice to her, so things like that aren't good indicators. Also, a lack of "positive" action (not holding the door open) is not always indicative of a negative character.