Where do the most agreeable people live in the United States?

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One University of California at Berkeley survey of more than 600,000 people in every state found that respondents in Minnesota, North Dakota and Utah are among the most agreeable.

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Personality

When we have a sense of self that allows us to interact appropriate with the world and other people we have a functional personality. Some forms of mental illness can skew the thought process so it interferes with how we deal with others. People with personality disorders may abuse drugs, may have lots of ups and downs in relationships, may have trouble making friends, may be isolated. There are many different kinds of disorders, but its important to know that it is possible to overcome them.

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