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'''Traits''' are the building blocks of a personality assigned to Sims in ''[[The Sims 3]]'', replacing the previous system of [[personality]] points. The traits also appear in ''[[The Sims Medieval]]''; this time, traits are adapted to the Medieval period. They determine a Sim's behaviors, abilities, and their wishes, including their [[List of Lifetime Wishes|Lifetime Wishes]]. There are 63 traits in the base game. Three traits were added with ''[[World Adventures]]'', six with ''[[Ambitions]]'', one with ''[[Fast Lane Stuff]]'', two with ''[[Late Night]]'', two with ''[[Generations]]'', four with ''[[The Sims 3: Pets|Pets]]'', three with ''[[Showtime]]'', six with ''[[Supernatural]]'', two with ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons|Seasons]]'', three with ''[[The Sims 3: University Life|University Life]]'', two with ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise|Island Paradise]]'', and two with ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future|Into the Future]]''. Altogether they add up to a total of 99 normal traits.
  
'''Traits''' are the building blocks of a personality assigned to Sims in ''[[The Sims 3]]'', replacing the previous system of [[personality]] points. The traits also appear in ''[[The Sims Medieval]]''; this time, traits are adapted to the Medieval period. They determine a Sim's behaviors, abilities, and their wishes, including their [[List of Lifetime Wishes|Lifetime Wishes]]. There are 63 traits in the base game. Three traits were added with ''[[World Adventures]]'', six with ''[[Ambitions]]'', one with ''[[Fast Lane Stuff]]'', two with ''[[Late Night]]'', two with ''[[Generations]]'', four with ''[[The Sims 3: Pets|Pets]]'', three with ''[[Showtime]]'', six with ''[[Supernatural]]'', two with ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons|Seasons]]'', three with ''[[The Sims 3: University Life|University Life]]'', two with ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise|Island Paradise]]'', and two with ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future|Into the Future]]''. Altogether they add up to a total of 99 normal traits.
   
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Each trait is separated into one of four categories based on mental, physical, social, or lifestyle aspects of Sims' lives. For example, social traits may include Dislikes Children or Friendly, while lifestyle traits would consist of Technophobe or Daredevil. Traits are used to allow Sims a greater complexity in their daily routines over the points system. The more traits a Sim has, the more complex they will be, as a Sim with more personality traits will exhibit a wider range of behaviors than a Sim with only one.
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Each trait is separated into one of four categories based on mental, physical, social, or lifestyle aspects of Sims' lives. For example, social traits may include [[dislikes children]] or [[friendly]], while lifestyle traits would consist of [[technophobe]] or [[daredevil]]. Traits are used to allow Sims a greater complexity in their daily routines over the points system. The more traits a Sim has, the more complex they will be, as a Sim with more personality traits will exhibit a wider range of behaviors than a Sim with only one.
   
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Sims can attain traits in multiple ways. Ordinarily the player will assign a maximum of five traits to a young adult or older Sim in the [[Create a Sim#The Sims 3|Create a Sim]] screen under the "Personality" section. Traits can also be inherited via genetics from either parent, with babies and toddlers having two traits. If the toddler grows up well, the player will be able to choose a third trait for when the Sim becomes a child, and likewise a fourth when the Sim becomes a teen and finally a fifth trait when the Sim becomes a young adult. Furthermore, the [[Lifetime reward|Lifetime Reward]] "Midlife Crisis"{{vgversion|TS3:G}} allows the player to re-choose a Sim's traits.
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Sims can attain traits in multiple ways. Ordinarily the player will assign a maximum of five traits to a young adult or older Sim in the [[Create a Sim#The Sims 3|Create a Sim]] screen under the "Personality" section. Traits can also be inherited via genetics from either parent, with babies and toddlers having two traits. If the toddler grows up well, the player will be able to choose a third trait for when the Sim becomes a child, and likewise a fourth when the Sim becomes a teen and finally a fifth trait when the Sim becomes a young adult. Furthermore, the [[lifetime reward]] "Midlife Crisis" allows the player to re-choose a Sim's traits.
   
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There are limitations on the traits a Sim can have. Foremost, two traits may not contradict each other, such as the Good and Evil traits, or the Can't Stand Art and Artistic traits. Such traits are inherently built around opposing behaviors and intrinsically preclude the occurrence of the other. In addition, Sims may be unable to obtain traits based on their age; one example being that babies are unable to have the Charismatic trait or that only teens and older Sims can have the [[Hopeless Romantic]] trait.
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There are limitations on the traits a Sim can have. Foremost, two traits may not contradict each other, such as the [[Good (The Sims 3)|good]] and [[Evil (The Sims 3)|evil]] traits, or the [[can't stand art]] and [[artistic]] traits. Such traits are inherently built around opposing behaviors and intrinsically preclude the occurrence of the other. In addition, Sims may be unable to obtain traits based on their age; one example being that babies are unable to have the charismatic trait or that only teens and older Sims can have the [[hopeless romantic]] trait.
   
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Traits also grant Sims different abilities or specific actions which only Sims having those traits can do. Insane Sims are able to use the command "Talk to Self" to boost their own [[social]] motive, while vegetarian Sims are able to cook vegetarian alternatives to meals containing meat (though in ''Showtime'', all Sims are able to cook these meals, regardless of traits). Some traits can grant Sims special [[moodlet]]s, with loner Sims enjoying their solitude or hydrophobic Sims fearing swimming in the pool. Other traits allow Sims a greater affinity for certain tasks, such as angler Sims being more adept at [[fishing]] while genius Sims tend to learn more quickly. In this respect, the customization that players can give to Sims via the trait system can make the game more or less challenging while offering a greater deal of variety than was possible with the personality point system used in the game's predecessors.
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Traits also grant Sims different abilities or specific actions which only Sims having those traits can do. [[Insane]] Sims are able to use the command "Talk to Self" to boost their own [[social]] motive, while [[Vegetarian (The Sims 3)|vegetarian]] Sims are able to cook vegetarian alternatives to meals containing meat (though in ''Showtime'', all Sims are able to cook these meals, regardless of traits). Some traits can grant Sims special [[moodlet]]s, with [[loner]] Sims enjoying their solitude or [[hydrophobic]] Sims fearing swimming in the pool. Other traits allow Sims a greater affinity for certain tasks, such as [[angler]] Sims being more adept at [[fishing]] while [[Genius (The Sims 3)|genius]] Sims tend to learn more quickly. In this respect, the customization that players can give to Sims via the trait system can make the game more or less challenging while offering a greater deal of variety than was possible with the personality point system used in the game's predecessors.
   
 
Features comparable to traits in previous games in the series are [[Zodiac sign]]s, [[interest]]s, and [[personality]].
  
Features comparable to traits in previous games in the series are [[Zodiac sign]]s, [[interest]]s, and [[personality]].
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==Learning traits==
  
==Learning traits==
 
{{See also|Trait conflict}}
  
{{See also|Trait conflict}}
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As Sims socialize with others, they may reveal their traits from certain interactions. For example, asking a Sim's career will reveal if they have [[Workaholic]] or [[Ambitious]] traits, or flirting with a Sim will reveal [[Flirty]] or [[Unflirty]] trait. Learning traits can be beneficial to Sims. If the Sim has the same trait as the other Sim, they will get a compatibility trait as well as a relationship boost. On the other hand, if they have any conflicting traits, they will get a negative relationship.
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As Sims socialize with others, they may reveal their traits from certain interactions. For example, asking a Sim's career will reveal if they have [[workaholic]] or [[ambitious]] traits, or flirting with a Sim will reveal [[flirty]] or [[Unflirty (The Sims 3)|unflirty]] trait. Learning traits can be beneficial to Sims. If the Sim has the same trait as the other Sim, they will get a compatibility trait as well as a relationship boost. On the other hand, if they have any conflicting traits, they will get a negative relationship.
   
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Learning traits is very important for [[Architectural Designer]] [[profession]]. Learning a client's traits is important in order to satisfy their desired objects, such as placing [[Bar (object)|bars]] for [[Party Animal]] clients, which will boost the scores. Aside from socializing, Sims can easily learn other Sims' traits from several methods:
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Learning traits is very important for [[Architectural Designer]] [[profession]]. Learning a client's traits is important in order to satisfy their desired objects, such as placing [[Bar (object)|bars]] for [[party animal]] clients, which will boost the scores. Aside from socializing, Sims can easily learn other Sims' traits from several methods:
 
*[[Perceptive]] trait has 35% chance of learning a trait while socializing.{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}
  
*[[Perceptive]] trait has 35% chance of learning a trait while socializing.{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}
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*Completing the Personable [[Charisma]] skill challenge will allow Sims to learn traits easier.
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*Completing the Personable [[charisma]] skill challenge will allow Sims to learn traits easier.
 
*'''Observant''' [[lifetime reward]] allows Sims to instantly learn 3 random traits of a Sim.
  
*'''Observant''' [[lifetime reward]] allows Sims to instantly learn 3 random traits of a Sim.
 
*Sims can learn all the traits by interviewing if they work in [[Journalism]] or [[Law Enforcement]] career, by interviewing using the mobile radio station{{Vgversion|TS3:UL}}, or by discussing renovation if they work in Architectural Designer profession{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}.
  
*Sims can learn all the traits by interviewing if they work in [[Journalism]] or [[Law Enforcement]] career, by interviewing using the mobile radio station{{Vgversion|TS3:UL}}, or by discussing renovation if they work in Architectural Designer profession{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}.
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*[[Vampire (The Sims 3)|Vampires]] can read Sims' minds and learn their traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:LN}}
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*[[Vampire (The Sims 3)|Vampires]] can read Sims' minds and learn their traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:LN}}{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
 
*[[Genie]]s can ensorcel Sims outside the household to freely control them. Sometimes, the household members will randomly learn the ensorcelled Sim's traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:ST}}
  
*[[Genie]]s can ensorcel Sims outside the household to freely control them. Sometimes, the household members will randomly learn the ensorcelled Sim's traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:ST}}
 
*[[Alien]]s can scan Sims and learn their traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}
  
*[[Alien]]s can scan Sims and learn their traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}
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[[File:Trait Athletic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Athletic (trait)|Athletic]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Athletic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Athletic (trait)|Athletic]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Brave small.png|24px|link=]] [[Brave]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Brave small.png|24px|link=]] [[Brave]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Clumsy small.png|24px|link=]] [[Clumsy]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Clumsy small.png|24px|link=]] [[Clumsy (The Sims 3)|Clumsy]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Couch Potato small.png|24px|link=]] [[Couch Potato]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Couch Potato small.png|24px|link=]] [[Couch Potato]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Disciplined small.png|24px|link=]] [[Disciplined]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Disciplined small.png|24px|link=]] [[Disciplined]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Easily Impressed small.png|24px|link=]] [[Easily Impressed]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Easily Impressed small.png|24px|link=]] [[Easily Impressed]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Eccentric small.png|24px|link=]] [[Eccentric]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Eccentric small.png|24px|link=]] [[Eccentric]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Evil small.png|24px|link=]] [[Evil]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Evil small.png|24px|link=]] [[Evil (The Sims 3)|Evil]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Excitable small.png|24px|link=]] [[Excitable]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Excitable small.png|24px|link=]] [[Excitable]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Friendly small.png|24px|link=]] [[Friendly (trait)|Friendly]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Friendly small.png|24px|link=]] [[Friendly (trait)|Friendly]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Genius small.png|24px|link=]] [[Genius]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Genius small.png|24px|link=]] [[Genius (The Sims 3)|Genius]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Good small.png|24px|link=]] [[Good]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Good small.png|24px|link=]] [[Good (The Sims 3)|Good]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Grumpy small.png|24px|link=]] [[Grumpy]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Grumpy small.png|24px|link=]] [[Grumpy]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Hates the Outdoors small.png|24px|link=]] [[Hates the Outdoors]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Hates the Outdoors small.png|24px|link=]] [[Hates the Outdoors]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Perceptive small.png|24px|link=]] [[Perceptive]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Perceptive small.png|24px|link=]] [[Perceptive]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Sailor small.png|24px|link=]] [[Sailor]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Sailor small.png|24px|link=]] [[Sailor]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Slob small.png|24px|link=]] [[Slob]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Slob small.png|24px|link=]] [[Slob (The Sims 3)|Slob]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Virtuoso small.png|24px|link=]] [[Virtuoso]]
  
[[File:Trait Virtuoso small.png|24px|link=]] [[Virtuoso]]
 
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[[File:Trait Frugal small.png|24px|link=]] [[Frugal]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Frugal small.png|24px|link=]] [[Frugal]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Good Sense of Humor small.png|24px|link=]] [[Good Sense of Humor]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Good Sense of Humor small.png|24px|link=]] [[Good Sense of Humor]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Hot-Headed small.png|24px|link=]] [[Hot-Headed]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Hot-Headed small.png|24px|link=]] [[Hot-headed (The Sims 3)|Hot-Headed]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Hydrophobic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Hydrophobic]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Hydrophobic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Hydrophobic]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Inappropriate small.png|24px|link=]] [[Inappropriate]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Inappropriate small.png|24px|link=]] [[Inappropriate]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Mean Spirited small.png|24px|link=]] [[Mean Spirited]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Mean Spirited small.png|24px|link=]] [[Mean Spirited]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Mooch small.png|24px|link=]] [[Mooch]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Mooch small.png|24px|link=]] [[Mooch]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Neat small.png|24px|link=]] [[Neat]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Neat small.png|24px|link=]] [[Neat (The Sims 3)|Neat]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Never Nude small.png|24px|link=]] [[Never Nude]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Never Nude small.png|24px|link=]] [[Never Nude]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Night Owl small.png|24px|link=]] [[Night Owl]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Night Owl small.png|24px|link=]] [[Night Owl]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Over-Emotional small.png|24px|link=]] [[Over-Emotional]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Over-Emotional small.png|24px|link=]] [[Over-Emotional]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Party Animal small.png|24px|link=]] [[Party Animal]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Party Animal small.png|24px|link=]] [[Party Animal]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Perfectionist small.png|24px|link=]] [[Perfectionist]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Perfectionist small.png|24px|link=]] [[Perfectionist (The Sims 3)|Perfectionist]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Photographer's Eye small.png|24px|link=]] [[Photographer's Eye]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Photographer's Eye small.png|24px|link=]] [[Photographer's Eye]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Rebellious small.png|24px|link=]] [[Rebellious]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Rebellious small.png|24px|link=]] [[Rebellious]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Shy small.png|24px|link=]] [[Shy]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Shy small.png|24px|link=]] [[Shy]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Snob small.png|24px|link=]] [[Snob]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Snob small.png|24px|link=]] [[Snob (The Sims 3)|Snob]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Star Quality small.png|24px|link=]] [[Star Quality]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Star Quality small.png|24px|link=]] [[Star Quality]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Supernatural Fan small.png|24px|link=]] [[Supernatural Fan]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Supernatural Fan small.png|24px|link=]] [[Supernatural Fan]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Unlucky small.png|24px|link=]] [[Unlucky]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Unlucky small.png|24px|link=]] [[Unlucky]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Unstable small.png|24px|link=]] [[Unstable]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Unstable small.png|24px|link=]] [[Unstable]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Vegetarian small.png|24px|link=]] [[Vegetarian]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Vegetarian small.png|24px|link=]] [[Vegetarian (The Sims 3)|Vegetarian]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Vehicle Enthusiast small.png|24px|link=]] [[Vehicle Enthusiast]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Vehicle Enthusiast small.png|24px|link=]] [[Vehicle Enthusiast]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Workaholic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Workaholic]]
  
[[File:Trait Workaholic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Workaholic]]
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[[File:Trait Brooding small.png|24px|link=]] [[Brooding]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Brooding small.png|24px|link=]] [[Brooding]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Charismatic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Charismatic]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Charismatic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Charismatic]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Childish small.png|24px|link=]] [[Childish]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Childish small.png|24px|link=]] [[Childish (The Sims 3)|Childish]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Commitment Issues small.png|24px|link=]] [[Commitment Issues]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Commitment Issues small.png|24px|link=]] [[Commitment Issues]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Dislikes Children small.png|24px|link=]] [[Dislikes Children]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Dislikes Children small.png|24px|link=]] [[Dislikes Children]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Socially Awkward small.png|24px|link=]] [[Socially Awkward]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Socially Awkward small.png|24px|link=]] [[Socially Awkward]]<br>
 
[[File:Trait Supernatural Skeptic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Supernatural Skeptic]]<br>
  
[[File:Trait Supernatural Skeptic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Supernatural Skeptic]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Unflirty small.png|24px|link=]] [[Unflirty]]
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[[File:Trait Unflirty small.png|24px|link=]] [[Unflirty (The Sims 3)|Unflirty]]
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[[File:Trait Absent-Minded small.png|24px|link=]] [[Absent-Minded]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Adventurous small.png|24px|link=]] [[Adventurous]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Ambitious small.png|24px|link=]] [[Ambitious]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Angler small.png|24px|link=]] [[Angler]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Animal Lover small.png|24px|link=]] [[Animal Lover]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Artistic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Artistic]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Athletic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Athletic (trait)|Athletic]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Avant Garde small.png|24px|link=]] [[Avant Garde]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Bookworm small.png|24px|link=]] [[Bookworm (The Sims 3)|Bookworm]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Born Salesperson small.png|24px|link=]] [[Born Salesperson]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Bot Fan small.png|24px|link=]] [[Bot Fan]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Brave small.png|24px|link=]] [[Brave]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Brooding small.png|24px|link=]] [[Brooding]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Can't Stand Art small.png|24px|link=]] [[Can't Stand Art]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Cat Person small.png|24px|link=]] [[Cat Person]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Charismatic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Charismatic]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Childish small.png|24px|link=]] [[Childish (The Sims 3)|Childish]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Clumsy small.png|24px|link=]] [[Clumsy (The Sims 3)|Clumsy]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Commitment Issues small.png|24px|link=]] [[Commitment Issues]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Computer Whiz small.png|24px|link=]] [[Computer Whiz]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Couch Potato small.png|24px|link=]] [[Couch Potato]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Coward small.png|24px|link=]] [[Coward]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Daredevil small.png|24px|link=]] [[Daredevil]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Disciplined small.png|24px|link=]] [[Disciplined]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Dislikes Children small.png|24px|link=]] [[Dislikes Children]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Diva small.png|24px|link=]] [[Diva]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Dog Person small.png|24px|link=]] [[Dog Person]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Dramatic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Dramatic]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Easily Impressed small.png|24px|link=]] [[Easily Impressed]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Eccentric small.png|24px|link=]] [[Eccentric]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Eco-Friendly small.png|24px|link=]] [[Eco-Friendly]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Equestrian small.png|24px|link=]] [[Equestrian]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Evil small.png|24px|link=]] [[Evil (The Sims 3)|Evil]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Excitable small.png|24px|link=]] [[Excitable]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Family-Oriented small.png|24px|link=]] [[Family-Oriented]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Flirty small.png|24px|link=]] [[Flirty]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Friendly small.png|24px|link=]] [[Friendly (trait)|Friendly]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Frugal small.png|24px|link=]] [[Frugal]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Gatherer small.png|24px|link=]] [[Gatherer]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Genius small.png|24px|link=]] [[Genius (The Sims 3)|Genius]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Good small.png|24px|link=]] [[Good (The Sims 3)|Good]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Good Sense of Humor small.png|24px|link=]] [[Good Sense of Humor]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Great Kisser small.png|24px|link=]] [[Great Kisser]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Green Thumb small.png|24px|link=]] [[Green Thumb]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Grumpy small.png|24px|link=]] [[Grumpy]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Handy small.png|24px|link=]] [[Handy]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Hates the Outdoors small.png|24px|link=]] [[Hates the Outdoors]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Heavy Sleeper small.png|24px|link=]] [[Heavy Sleeper]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Hopeless Romantic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Hopeless Romantic]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Hot-Headed small.png|24px|link=]] [[Hot-headed (The Sims 3)|Hot-Headed]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Hydrophobic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Hydrophobic]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Inappropriate small.png|24px|link=]] [[Inappropriate]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Insane small.png|24px|link=]] [[Insane]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Irresistible small.png|24px|link=]] [[Irresistible]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Kleptomaniac small.png|24px|link=]] [[Kleptomaniac]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Light Sleeper small.png|24px|link=]] [[Light Sleeper]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Loner small.png|24px|link=]] [[Loner]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Loser small.png|24px|link=]] [[Loser]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Loves the Cold small.png|24px|link=]] [[Loves the Cold]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Loves the Heat small.png|24px|link=]] [[Loves the Heat]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Loves the Outdoors small.png|24px|link=]] [[Loves the Outdoors]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Loves To Swim small.png|24px|link=]] [[Loves To Swim]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Lucky small.png|24px|link=]] [[Lucky]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Mean Spirited small.png|24px|link=]] [[Mean Spirited]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Mooch small.png|24px|link=]] [[Mooch]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Natural Born Performer small.png|24px|link=]] [[Natural Born Performer]]<br>
  +
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[[File:Trait Natural Cook small.png|24px|link=]] [[Natural Cook]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Neat small.png|24px|link=]] [[Neat (The Sims 3)|Neat]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Neurotic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Neurotic]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Never Nude small.png|24px|link=]] [[Never Nude]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Night Owl small.png|24px|link=]] [[Night Owl]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait No Sense of Humor small.png|24px|link=]] [[No Sense of Humor]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Nurturing small.png|24px|link=]] [[Nurturing]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Over-Emotional small.png|24px|link=]] [[Over-Emotional]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Party Animal small.png|24px|link=]] [[Party Animal]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Perceptive small.png|24px|link=]] [[Perceptive]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Perfectionist small.png|24px|link=]] [[Perfectionist (The Sims 3)|Perfectionist]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Photographer's Eye small.png|24px|link=]] [[Photographer's Eye]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Proper small.png|24px|link=]] [[Proper]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Rebellious small.png|24px|link=]] [[Rebellious]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Sailor small.png|24px|link=]] [[Sailor]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Savvy Sculptor small.png|24px|link=]] [[Savvy Sculptor]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Schmoozer small.png|24px|link=]] [[Schmoozer]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Shy small.png|24px|link=]] [[Shy]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Slob small.png|24px|link=]] [[Slob (The Sims 3)|Slob]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Snob small.png|24px|link=]] [[Snob (The Sims 3)|Snob]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Social Butterfly small.png|24px|link=]] [[Social Butterfly]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Socially Awkward small.png|24px|link=]] [[Socially Awkward]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Star Quality small.png|24px|link=]] [[Star Quality]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Supernatural Fan small.png|24px|link=]] [[Supernatural Fan]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Supernatural Skeptic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Supernatural Skeptic]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Technophobe small.png|24px|link=]] [[Technophobe]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Unflirty small.png|24px|link=]] [[Unflirty (The Sims 3)|Unflirty]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Unlucky small.png|24px|link=]] [[Unlucky]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Unstable small.png|24px|link=]] [[Unstable]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Vegetarian small.png|24px|link=]] [[Vegetarian (The Sims 3)|Vegetarian]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Vehicle Enthusiast small.png|24px|link=]] [[Vehicle Enthusiast]]<br>
  +
[[File:Trait Virtuoso small.png|24px|link=]] [[Virtuoso]]<br>
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[[File:Trait Workaholic small.png|24px|link=]] [[Workaholic]]
 
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''Braggarts enjoy talking about how awesome they are (even if they aren't) to others, all the time.''
  
''Braggarts enjoy talking about how awesome they are (even if they aren't) to others, all the time.''
   
−
Replaced with Snob.
 +
Part of Snob.
 
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Chess Mastermind'''
  
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Chess Mastermind'''
 
''Sims that are Chess Masterminds always know exactly what to do with every piece on the board several moves before their opponents.''
  
''Sims that are Chess Masterminds always know exactly what to do with every piece on the board several moves before their opponents.''
   
−
Replaced with Genius. Might correspond to chess.
 +
Part of Genius. Might correspond to chess.
 
|[[File:Trait Conversationalist.png|left]]'''Conversationalist'''
  
|[[File:Trait Conversationalist.png|left]]'''Conversationalist'''
 
''Conversationalists love a good conversation with family and friends. They can keep almost any conversation from going south.''
  
''Conversationalists love a good conversation with family and friends. They can keep almost any conversation from going south.''
   
−
Replaced with Charismatic.
 +
Replaced with Friendly. Part of Charismatic.
 
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|[[File:Trait Crybaby.png|left]]'''Crybaby'''
  
|[[File:Trait Crybaby.png|left]]'''Crybaby'''
 
''Crybabies have a tearful reaction to negative situations. They won't get mad, they won't get even, they'll just cry.''
  
''Crybabies have a tearful reaction to negative situations. They won't get mad, they won't get even, they'll just cry.''
   
−
Replaced with Over-Emotional.
 +
Part of Loser and Over-Emotional.
 
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Disdains Dessert'''
  
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Disdains Dessert'''
 
''Sugar and excess calories just aren't for Sims that Disdain Dessert. For these Sims, desserts are off the menu.''
  
''Sugar and excess calories just aren't for Sims that Disdain Dessert. For these Sims, desserts are off the menu.''
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''Dreamers dream big! They never settle for the small stuff and are rewarded more when their wishes are satisfied.''
  
''Dreamers dream big! They never settle for the small stuff and are rewarded more when their wishes are satisfied.''
   
−
Replaced with Ambitious.
 +
Part of Ambitious.
 
|[[File:Trait Easily Bored.png|left]]'''Easily Bored'''
  
|[[File:Trait Easily Bored.png|left]]'''Easily Bored'''
 
''Easily Bored Sims find small talk incredibly mundane. They also need to be entertained more frequently than the average Sim.''
  
''Easily Bored Sims find small talk incredibly mundane. They also need to be entertained more frequently than the average Sim.''
   
−
Replaced with Childish.
 +
Part with Childish.
 
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|[[File:Trait Gloomy.png|left]]'''Gloomy'''
  
|[[File:Trait Gloomy.png|left]]'''Gloomy'''
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''Sims that are Good at Massages give amazing massages. They have the gift of incredible hands.''
  
''Sims that are Good at Massages give amazing massages. They have the gift of incredible hands.''
   
−
Replaced with Flirty.
 +
Part of Flirty.
 
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|[[File:Trait Greedy.png|left]]'''Greedy'''
  
|[[File:Trait Greedy.png|left]]'''Greedy'''
 
''Greedy Sims desire money with every fiber of their being. It drives them throughout life and at every turn.''
  
''Greedy Sims desire money with every fiber of their being. It drives them throughout life and at every turn.''
  +
  +
Replaced with Mooch.
 
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Hates Computers'''
  
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Hates Computers'''
 
''Sims that Hate Computers will never use a computer willingly. They hate the machines, for no apparent reason.''
  
''Sims that Hate Computers will never use a computer willingly. They hate the machines, for no apparent reason.''
   
−
Replaced with Technophobe.
 +
Part of Technophobe.
 
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Hates Reading'''
  
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Hates Reading'''
 
''Sims that Hate Reading will never willingly pick up a book to read unless forced to do so. They always prefer to spend their time in other ways.''
  
''Sims that Hate Reading will never willingly pick up a book to read unless forced to do so. They always prefer to spend their time in other ways.''
   
−
Counterpart of Bookworm.
 +
Conflicts with Bookworm.
 
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Likes Giving Hugs'''
  
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Likes Giving Hugs'''
 
''Hugs are hard to get just right. There are some great huggers out there, though. The best hugs are given by those who Like Giving Hugs!''
  
''Hugs are hard to get just right. There are some great huggers out there, though. The best hugs are given by those who Like Giving Hugs!''
  +
  +
Conflicts with Great Kisser.
 
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|[[File:Trait Materialistic.png|left]]'''Materialistic'''
  
|[[File:Trait Materialistic.png|left]]'''Materialistic'''
 
''Materialistic Sims love buying new things, and therefore tend to strive towards great wealth. They dream of owning the most expensive items and work hard towards that goal.''
  
''Materialistic Sims love buying new things, and therefore tend to strive towards great wealth. They dream of owning the most expensive items and work hard towards that goal.''
   
−
Counterpart of Frugal.
 +
Conflicts with Frugal.
 
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Mean'''
  
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Mean'''
 
''Mean Sims love to fight, mostly because they never lose in a brawl. They take satisfaction with every new Enemy made and dream of new ways to be nasty to others.''
  
''Mean Sims love to fight, mostly because they never lose in a brawl. They take satisfaction with every new Enemy made and dream of new ways to be nasty to others.''
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Pack-Rat'''
  
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Pack-Rat'''
 
''Pack Rats love to be surrounded by stuff and hate it when things are thrown away. Such a waste!''
  
''Pack Rats love to be surrounded by stuff and hate it when things are thrown away. Such a waste!''
  +
  +
Conflicts with Frugal. Replaced with Materialistic and Slob.
 
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Paranoid'''
  
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Paranoid'''
 
''Paranoid Sims are constantly looking over their shoulder for unexpected threats. They see the truth... everywhere.''
  
''Paranoid Sims are constantly looking over their shoulder for unexpected threats. They see the truth... everywhere.''
   
−
Replaced with Neurotic.
 +
Replaced with Coward.
 
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|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Plain'''
  
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Plain'''
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''Broken promises will no longer lead to disappointment. Get back on your feet and go!''
  
''Broken promises will no longer lead to disappointment. Get back on your feet and go!''
   
−
Similar to '''Stone Hearted''' lifetime reward.
 +
Later came back in ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'' as the '''Stone Hearted''' lifetime reward.
 
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|[[File:Trait Rude.png|left]]'''Rude'''
  
|[[File:Trait Rude.png|left]]'''Rude'''
 
''Rude Sims love to mock and insult others with harsh words. A sneer is often found on their faces, and apologies never escape their lips.''
  
''Rude Sims love to mock and insult others with harsh words. A sneer is often found on their faces, and apologies never escape their lips.''
   
−
Replaced with Mean Spirited.
 +
Part of Inappropriate, Hot Headed, and Mean Spirited.
 
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Ruffian'''
  
|[[File:Trait.png|left]]'''Ruffian'''
 
''Sims that are Ruffians are typically up for a brawl. The decision is easier to make when you know you'll never lose, naturally.''
  
''Sims that are Ruffians are typically up for a brawl. The decision is easier to make when you know you'll never lose, naturally.''
   
−
This trait is similar to Mean and Mean Spirited, as well as its description.
 +
Part of Mean Spirited.
 
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|[[File:Trait Shy (removed).png|left]]'''Shy'''
  
|[[File:Trait Shy (removed).png|left]]'''Shy'''
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''Vain Sims love to admire themselves in the mirror and they will never turn down a compliment. As far as they are concerned, the sun revolves around them.''
  
''Vain Sims love to admire themselves in the mirror and they will never turn down a compliment. As far as they are concerned, the sun revolves around them.''
   
−
Replaced with Snob. Similar to [[Diva]].
 +
Part of Snob. Similar to [[Diva]].
 
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|[[File:Trait Wanton.png|left]]'''Wanton'''
  
|[[File:Trait Wanton.png|left]]'''Wanton'''
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Traits
Traits-Cropped
A Sim demonstrating the "Absent-Minded" trait

For trait systems in other games, see Trait.

Traits are the building blocks of a personality assigned to Sims in The Sims 3, replacing the previous system of personality points. The traits also appear in The Sims Medieval; this time, traits are adapted to the Medieval period. They determine a Sim's behaviors, abilities, and their wishes, including their Lifetime Wishes. There are 63 traits in the base game. Three traits were added with World Adventures, six with Ambitions, one with Fast Lane Stuff, two with Late Night, two with Generations, four with Pets, three with Showtime, six with Supernatural, two with Seasons, three with University Life, two with Island Paradise, and two with Into the Future. Altogether they add up to a total of 99 normal traits.

Each trait is separated into one of four categories based on mental, physical, social, or lifestyle aspects of Sims' lives. For example, social traits may include dislikes children or friendly, while lifestyle traits would consist of technophobe or daredevil. Traits are used to allow Sims a greater complexity in their daily routines over the points system. The more traits a Sim has, the more complex they will be, as a Sim with more personality traits will exhibit a wider range of behaviors than a Sim with only one.

Sims can attain traits in multiple ways. Ordinarily the player will assign a maximum of five traits to a young adult or older Sim in the Create a Sim screen under the "Personality" section. Traits can also be inherited via genetics from either parent, with babies and toddlers having two traits. If the toddler grows up well, the player will be able to choose a third trait for when the Sim becomes a child, and likewise a fourth when the Sim becomes a teen and finally a fifth trait when the Sim becomes a young adult. Furthermore, the lifetime reward "Midlife Crisis" allows the player to re-choose a Sim's traits.

There are limitations on the traits a Sim can have. Foremost, two traits may not contradict each other, such as the good and evil traits, or the can't stand art and artistic traits. Such traits are inherently built around opposing behaviors and intrinsically preclude the occurrence of the other. In addition, Sims may be unable to obtain traits based on their age; one example being that babies are unable to have the charismatic trait or that only teens and older Sims can have the hopeless romantic trait.

Traits also grant Sims different abilities or specific actions which only Sims having those traits can do. Insane Sims are able to use the command "Talk to Self" to boost their own social motive, while vegetarian Sims are able to cook vegetarian alternatives to meals containing meat (though in Showtime, all Sims are able to cook these meals, regardless of traits). Some traits can grant Sims special moodlets, with loner Sims enjoying their solitude or hydrophobic Sims fearing swimming in the pool. Other traits allow Sims a greater affinity for certain tasks, such as angler Sims being more adept at fishing while genius Sims tend to learn more quickly. In this respect, the customization that players can give to Sims via the trait system can make the game more or less challenging while offering a greater deal of variety than was possible with the personality point system used in the game's predecessors.

Features comparable to traits in previous games in the series are Zodiac signs, interests, and personality.

Learning traits

See also: Trait conflict

As Sims socialize with others, they may reveal their traits from certain interactions. For example, asking a Sim's career will reveal if they have workaholic or ambitious traits, or flirting with a Sim will reveal flirty or unflirty trait. Learning traits can be beneficial to Sims. If the Sim has the same trait as the other Sim, they will get a compatibility trait as well as a relationship boost. On the other hand, if they have any conflicting traits, they will get a negative relationship.

Learning traits is very important for Architectural Designer profession. Learning a client's traits is important in order to satisfy their desired objects, such as placing bars for party animal clients, which will boost the scores. Aside from socializing, Sims can easily learn other Sims' traits from several methods:

  • Perceptive trait has 35% chance of learning a trait while socializing.[TS3:A]
  • Completing the Personable charisma skill challenge will allow Sims to learn traits easier.
  • Observant lifetime reward allows Sims to instantly learn 3 random traits of a Sim.
  • Sims can learn all the traits by interviewing if they work in Journalism or Law Enforcement career, by interviewing using the mobile radio station[TS3:UL], or by discussing renovation if they work in Architectural Designer profession[TS3:A].
  • Vampires can read Sims' minds and learn their traits.[TS3:LN][TS3:SN]
  • Genies can ensorcel Sims outside the household to freely control them. Sometimes, the household members will randomly learn the ensorcelled Sim's traits.[TS3:ST]
  • Aliens can scan Sims and learn their traits.[TS3:S]
  • Using the holo-computer to look up friends on the holo-web will randomly learn details about the selected Sim, including their traits.[TS3:ITF]

Hidden traits

See also: Hidden trait

Hidden traits are traits in The Sims 3 that cannot be seen in-game except when a Sim performs a related action autonomously or an unlocked interaction is available.

Hidden traits become available to Sims in specific careers, life states, or to babies with an NPC for a parent. The child might then get the appropriate hidden trait

Additional traits

Extra trait panel

This section describes features that are only available in The Sims 3: University Life.

Sims are born with two traits, and gain an additional trait on aging up from toddler to child, from child to teen, and from teen to young adult. Therefore, a fully-grown Sim has five traits. With University Life, it is possible to earn two additional traits, for a total of seven traits. The trait panel will still show only five traits, but when a Sim has more than five, a scroll bar will appear next to the traits.

The two additional traits are earned by:

  1. Completing a major / graduating from university. This trait slot has a red border.
  2. Reaching level 8 of a social group. This trait slot has a yellow border.

Sims cannot earn the extra trait slots multiple times, for example, by reaching level 8 in all social groups or completing multiple majors. If the requirement to earn an additional trait slot is completed more than once, a prompt will appear that will allow reconfirmation or replacement of the additional trait.

List of traits

v · d · eTraits in The Sims 3

Trait Absent-Minded small Absent-minded
Trait Artistic small Artistic
Trait Avant Garde small Avant garde
Trait Bookworm small Bookworm
Trait Can't Stand Art small Can't stand art
Trait Computer Whiz small Computer whiz
Trait Eccentric small Eccentric

Trait Excitable small Excitable
Trait Gatherer small Gatherer
Trait Genius small Genius
Trait Green Thumb small Green thumb
Trait Handy small Handy
Trait Insane small Insane
Trait Natural Cook small Natural cook

Trait Neurotic small Neurotic
Trait Nurturing small Nurturing
Trait Perceptive small Perceptive
Trait Photographer's Eye small Photographer's eye
Trait Savvy Sculptor small Savvy sculptor
Trait Unstable small Unstable
Trait Virtuoso small Virtuoso

Trait Athletic small Athletic
Trait Brave small Brave
Trait Clumsy small Clumsy
Trait Couch Potato small Couch potato
Trait Coward small Coward
Trait Disciplined small Disciplined

Trait Heavy Sleeper small Heavy sleeper
Trait Hydrophobic small Hydrophobic
Trait Light Sleeper small Light sleeper
Trait Loves the Cold small Loves the cold
Trait Loves the Heat small Loves the heat
Trait Loves To Swim small Loves to swim

Trait Lucky small Lucky
Trait Neat small Neat
Trait Never Nude small Never nude
Trait Sailor small Sailor
Trait Slob small Slob
Trait Unlucky small Unlucky

Trait Born Salesperson small Born salesperson
Trait Brooding small Brooding
Trait Charismatic small Charismatic
Trait Commitment Issues small Commitment issues
Trait Dislikes Children small Dislikes children
Trait Diva small Diva
Trait Dramatic small Dramatic
Trait Easily Impressed small Easily impressed
Trait Flirty small Flirty
Trait Friendly small Friendly
Trait Good Sense of Humor small Good sense of humor

Trait Great Kisser small Great kisser
Trait Grumpy small Grumpy
Trait Hopeless Romantic small Hopeless romantic
Trait Inappropriate small Inappropriate
Trait Irresistible small Irresistible
Trait Loner small Loner
Trait Loser small Loser
Trait Mean Spirited small Mean spirited
Trait Mooch small Mooch
Trait Natural Born Performer small Natural born performer
Trait No Sense of Humor small No sense of humor

Trait Party Animal small Party animal
Trait Proper small Proper
Trait Schmoozer small Schmoozer
Trait Shy small Shy
Trait Snob small Snob
Trait Social Butterfly small Social butterfly
Trait Socially Awkward small Socially awkward
Trait Supernatural Fan small Supernatural fan
Trait Supernatural Skeptic small Supernatural skeptic
Trait Unflirty small Unflirty

Trait Adventurous small Adventurous
Trait Ambitious small Ambitious
Trait Angler small Angler
Trait Animal Lover small Animal lover
Trait Bot Fan small Bot fan
Trait Cat Person small Cat person
Trait Childish small Childish
Trait Daredevil small Daredevil
Trait Dog Person small Dog person
Trait Eco-Friendly small Eco-friendly

Trait Equestrian small Equestrian
Trait Evil small Evil
Trait Family-Oriented small Family-oriented
Trait Frugal small Frugal
Trait Good small Good
Trait Hates the Outdoors small Hates the outdoors
Trait Hot-Headed small Hot-headed
Trait Kleptomaniac small Kleptomaniac
Trait Loves the Outdoors small Loves the outdoors
Trait Night Owl small Night owl

Trait Over-Emotional small Over-emotional
Trait Perfectionist small Perfectionist
Trait Rebellious small Rebellious
Trait Star Quality small Star quality
Trait Technophobe small Technophobe
Trait Vegetarian small Vegetarian
Trait Vehicle Enthusiast small Vehicle enthusiast
Trait Workaholic small Workaholic

Allergic to fur Allergic to fur
Trait Conversationalist small Conversationalist
Trait Cultured Wii Cultured
Trait Easily Bored small Easily Bored
Trait Wii Easy Going Easy going
Trait Wii Flip Flopper Flip flopper

Trait Wii Gadget Geek Gadget geek
Trait Wii Hyperactive Hyperactive
Trait Wii Loves Water Loves water
Trait Wii Megalomaniac Megalomaniac
Trait Friendly small Outgoing
Trait Wii Paranoid Paranoid

Trait Wii People Pleaser People pleaser
Trait Wii Procrastinator Procrastinator
Trait Shy small (removed) Shy
Trait Sleaze
Trait Vain small Vain
Trait Good Sense of Humor small Witty

Hidden traits

From birth From childhood From teenagehood

Trait Absent-Minded small Absent-Minded
Trait Artistic small Artistic
Trait Athletic small Athletic
Trait Brave small Brave
Trait Clumsy small Clumsy
Trait Couch Potato small Couch Potato
Trait Disciplined small Disciplined
Trait Easily Impressed small Easily Impressed
Trait Eccentric small Eccentric
Trait Evil small Evil
Trait Excitable small Excitable
Trait Friendly small Friendly
Trait Genius small Genius
Trait Good small Good
Trait Grumpy small Grumpy
Trait Hates the Outdoors small Hates the Outdoors
Trait Heavy Sleeper small Heavy Sleeper
Trait Insane small Insane
Trait Light Sleeper small Light Sleeper
Trait Loner small Loner
Trait Loves the Cold small Loves the Cold
Trait Loves the Heat small Loves the Heat
Trait Loves the Outdoors small Loves the Outdoors
Trait Neurotic small Neurotic
Trait Perceptive small Perceptive
Trait Sailor small Sailor
Trait Slob small Slob
Trait Virtuoso small Virtuoso

Trait Adventurous small Adventurous
Trait Ambitious small Ambitious
Trait Angler small Angler
Trait Animal Lover small Animal Lover
Trait Bookworm small Bookworm
Trait Bot Fan small Bot Fan
Trait Can't Stand Art small Can't Stand Art
Trait Cat Person small Cat Person
Trait Computer Whiz small Computer Whiz
Trait Coward small Coward
Trait Daredevil small Daredevil
Trait Diva small Diva
Trait Dog Person small Dog Person
Trait Eco-Friendly small Eco-Friendly
Trait Equestrian small Equestrian
Trait Family-Oriented small Family-Oriented
Trait Frugal small Frugal
Trait Good Sense of Humor small Good Sense of Humor
Trait Hot-Headed small Hot-Headed
Trait Hydrophobic small Hydrophobic
Trait Inappropriate small Inappropriate
Trait Kleptomaniac small Kleptomaniac
Trait Loser small Loser
Trait Loves To Swim small Loves To Swim
Trait Lucky small Lucky
Trait Mean Spirited small Mean Spirited
Trait Mooch small Mooch
Trait Neat small Neat
Trait Never Nude small Never Nude
Trait Night Owl small Night Owl
Trait No Sense of Humor small No Sense of Humor
Trait Over-Emotional small Over-Emotional
Trait Party Animal small Party Animal
Trait Perfectionist small Perfectionist
Trait Photographer's Eye small Photographer's Eye
Trait Rebellious small Rebellious
Trait Shy small Shy
Trait Snob small Snob
Trait Star Quality small Star Quality
Trait Supernatural Fan small Supernatural Fan
Trait Technophobe small Technophobe
Trait Unlucky small Unlucky
Trait Unstable small Unstable
Trait Vegetarian small Vegetarian
Trait Vehicle Enthusiast small Vehicle Enthusiast
Trait Workaholic small Workaholic

Trait Avant Garde small Avant Garde
Trait Born Salesperson small Born Salesperson
Trait Brooding small Brooding
Trait Charismatic small Charismatic
Trait Childish small Childish
Trait Commitment Issues small Commitment Issues
Trait Dislikes Children small Dislikes Children
Trait Dramatic small Dramatic
Trait Flirty small Flirty
Trait Gatherer small Gatherer
Trait Great Kisser small Great Kisser
Trait Green Thumb small Green Thumb
Trait Handy small Handy
Trait Hopeless Romantic small Hopeless Romantic
Trait Irresistible small Irresistible
Trait Natural Born Performer small Natural Born Performer
Trait Natural Cook small Natural Cook
Trait Nurturing small Nurturing
Trait Proper small Proper
Trait Savvy Sculptor small Savvy Sculptor
Trait Schmoozer small Schmoozer
Trait Social Butterfly small Social Butterfly
Trait Socially Awkward small Socially Awkward
Trait Supernatural Skeptic small Supernatural Skeptic
Trait Unflirty small Unflirty

A-E E-N N-W

Trait Absent-Minded small Absent-Minded
Trait Adventurous small Adventurous
Trait Ambitious small Ambitious
Trait Angler small Angler
Trait Animal Lover small Animal Lover
Trait Artistic small Artistic
Trait Athletic small Athletic
Trait Avant Garde small Avant Garde
Trait Bookworm small Bookworm
Trait Born Salesperson small Born Salesperson
Trait Bot Fan small Bot Fan
Trait Brave small Brave
Trait Brooding small Brooding
Trait Can't Stand Art small Can't Stand Art
Trait Cat Person small Cat Person
Trait Charismatic small Charismatic
Trait Childish small Childish
Trait Clumsy small Clumsy
Trait Commitment Issues small Commitment Issues
Trait Computer Whiz small Computer Whiz
Trait Couch Potato small Couch Potato
Trait Coward small Coward
Trait Daredevil small Daredevil
Trait Disciplined small Disciplined
Trait Dislikes Children small Dislikes Children
Trait Diva small Diva
Trait Dog Person small Dog Person
Trait Dramatic small Dramatic
Trait Easily Impressed small Easily Impressed
Trait Eccentric small Eccentric
Trait Eco-Friendly small Eco-Friendly
Trait Equestrian small Equestrian
Trait Evil small Evil

Trait Excitable small Excitable
Trait Family-Oriented small Family-Oriented
Trait Flirty small Flirty
Trait Friendly small Friendly
Trait Frugal small Frugal
Trait Gatherer small Gatherer
Trait Genius small Genius
Trait Good small Good
Trait Good Sense of Humor small Good Sense of Humor
Trait Great Kisser small Great Kisser
Trait Green Thumb small Green Thumb
Trait Grumpy small Grumpy
Trait Handy small Handy
Trait Hates the Outdoors small Hates the Outdoors
Trait Heavy Sleeper small Heavy Sleeper
Trait Hopeless Romantic small Hopeless Romantic
Trait Hot-Headed small Hot-Headed
Trait Hydrophobic small Hydrophobic
Trait Inappropriate small Inappropriate
Trait Insane small Insane
Trait Irresistible small Irresistible
Trait Kleptomaniac small Kleptomaniac
Trait Light Sleeper small Light Sleeper
Trait Loner small Loner
Trait Loser small Loser
Trait Loves the Cold small Loves the Cold
Trait Loves the Heat small Loves the Heat
Trait Loves the Outdoors small Loves the Outdoors
Trait Loves To Swim small Loves To Swim
Trait Lucky small Lucky
Trait Mean Spirited small Mean Spirited
Trait Mooch small Mooch
Trait Natural Born Performer small Natural Born Performer

Trait Natural Cook small Natural Cook
Trait Neat small Neat
Trait Neurotic small Neurotic
Trait Never Nude small Never Nude
Trait Night Owl small Night Owl
Trait No Sense of Humor small No Sense of Humor
Trait Nurturing small Nurturing
Trait Over-Emotional small Over-Emotional
Trait Party Animal small Party Animal
Trait Perceptive small Perceptive
Trait Perfectionist small Perfectionist
Trait Photographer's Eye small Photographer's Eye
Trait Proper small Proper
Trait Rebellious small Rebellious
Trait Sailor small Sailor
Trait Savvy Sculptor small Savvy Sculptor
Trait Schmoozer small Schmoozer
Trait Shy small Shy
Trait Slob small Slob
Trait Snob small Snob
Trait Social Butterfly small Social Butterfly
Trait Socially Awkward small Socially Awkward
Trait Star Quality small Star Quality
Trait Supernatural Fan small Supernatural Fan
Trait Supernatural Skeptic small Supernatural Skeptic
Trait Technophobe small Technophobe
Trait Unflirty small Unflirty
Trait Unlucky small Unlucky
Trait Unstable small Unstable
Trait Vegetarian small Vegetarian
Trait Vehicle Enthusiast small Vehicle Enthusiast
Trait Virtuoso small Virtuoso
Trait Workaholic small Workaholic

Removed traits

There are a number of traits that were removed before the game was released. Some of them might be removed because they share similar purpose with an existing trait, or might raise the ESRB rating, while some others were removed unexplained. Some removed traits have their own icons in the game files, while some are only mentioned in the old game strings.

Trait Boring
Boring

Boring Sims spout yawn inducing conversation topics that put others to sleep. Their jokes are terrible and they don't appreciate the funny jokes of others. Oftentimes they are satisfied doing nothing.

Replaced with No Sense of Humor.

Trait
Braggart

Braggarts enjoy talking about how awesome they are (even if they aren't) to others, all the time.

Part of Snob.

Trait
Chess Mastermind

Sims that are Chess Masterminds always know exactly what to do with every piece on the board several moves before their opponents.

Part of Genius. Might correspond to chess.

Trait Conversationalist
Conversationalist

Conversationalists love a good conversation with family and friends. They can keep almost any conversation from going south.

Replaced with Friendly. Part of Charismatic.

Trait Crybaby
Crybaby

Crybabies have a tearful reaction to negative situations. They won't get mad, they won't get even, they'll just cry.

Part of Loser and Over-Emotional.

Trait
Disdains Dessert

Sugar and excess calories just aren't for Sims that Disdain Dessert. For these Sims, desserts are off the menu.

Trait Dreamer
Dreamer

Dreamers dream big! They never settle for the small stuff and are rewarded more when their wishes are satisfied.

Part of Ambitious.

Trait Easily Bored
Easily Bored

Easily Bored Sims find small talk incredibly mundane. They also need to be entertained more frequently than the average Sim.

Part with Childish.

Trait Gloomy
Gloomy

Gloomy Sims see the negative side of everything and are rarely pleased.

Replaced with Grumpy.

Trait Good at Massages
Good at Massages

Sims that are Good at Massages give amazing massages. They have the gift of incredible hands.

Part of Flirty.

Trait Greedy
Greedy

Greedy Sims desire money with every fiber of their being. It drives them throughout life and at every turn.

Replaced with Mooch.

Trait
Hates Computers

Sims that Hate Computers will never use a computer willingly. They hate the machines, for no apparent reason.

Part of Technophobe.

Trait
Hates Reading

Sims that Hate Reading will never willingly pick up a book to read unless forced to do so. They always prefer to spend their time in other ways.

Conflicts with Bookworm.

Trait
Likes Giving Hugs

Hugs are hard to get just right. There are some great huggers out there, though. The best hugs are given by those who Like Giving Hugs!

Conflicts with Great Kisser.

Trait Materialistic
Materialistic

Materialistic Sims love buying new things, and therefore tend to strive towards great wealth. They dream of owning the most expensive items and work hard towards that goal.

Conflicts with Frugal.

Trait
Mean

Mean Sims love to fight, mostly because they never lose in a brawl. They take satisfaction with every new Enemy made and dream of new ways to be nasty to others.

It has the same description with Mean Spirited, which might mean this is the original name of the trait.

Trait
Pack-Rat

Pack Rats love to be surrounded by stuff and hate it when things are thrown away. Such a waste!

Conflicts with Frugal. Replaced with Materialistic and Slob.

Trait
Paranoid

Paranoid Sims are constantly looking over their shoulder for unexpected threats. They see the truth... everywhere.

Replaced with Coward.

Trait
Plain

What's there to say about Plain Sims?

Trait Quick Recovery
Quick Recovery

Broken promises will no longer lead to disappointment. Get back on your feet and go!

Later came back in The Sims 3: World Adventures as the Stone Hearted lifetime reward.

Trait Rude
Rude

Rude Sims love to mock and insult others with harsh words. A sneer is often found on their faces, and apologies never escape their lips.

Part of Inappropriate, Hot Headed, and Mean Spirited.

Trait
Ruffian

Sims that are Ruffians are typically up for a brawl. The decision is easier to make when you know you'll never lose, naturally.

Part of Mean Spirited.

Trait Shy (removed)
Shy

Shy Sims will never approach anyone that isn't a friend and tend to stick to their rooms if they are able. They are also uncomfortable around large crowds of people.

Replaced with Loner. Recreated in The Sims 3: Late Night.

Trait Stubborn
Stubborn

Stubborn Sims have a really difficult time accepting apologies and tend to hold grudges for a long time.

Replaced with Hot-Headed.

Trait
Stupid

The road to knowledge is a slow one for Stupid Sims. They just don't get things. It's not their fault - they try real hard!

Replaced with Absent-Minded.

Trait Sweet Talker
Sweet Talker

Sweet Talkers are the best suck-ups in school, at work, or even when complimenting their friends and neighbors. They love to flatter and are very good at it.

Replaced with Schmoozer.

Trait
Unforgiving

Only referenced in Personas.xml game file.

Trait Vain
Vain

Vain Sims love to admire themselves in the mirror and they will never turn down a compliment. As far as they are concerned, the sun revolves around them.

Part of Snob. Similar to Diva.

Trait Wanton
Wanton

Scrapped for game rating. It has no description.

Trait Worrywart
Worrywart

Worrywarts are easily stressed by the smallest problem and have a hard time getting back to a normal, relaxed state of mind. They take solace in sharing their worries with others.

Replaced with Neurotic.

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