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Can you guess the profession?

Can you guess the profession?

An individual has been described by a neighbour as below.
“Steve is very shy and withdrawn, invariably helpful but with very little interest in people or in the world of reality. A meek and tidy soul, he has a need for order and structure, and a passion for detail.”
Is Steve more likely to be a librarian or a farmer?
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Susheel
Susheel
The fact that Steve is very orderly, structured and detailed, he is more likely to be a farmer. I think while doing farming, he does his own thing and does not need to interact with the world and as such he shows little interest in the world of reality.

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