Originally Posted by Old Dad
I think we all have to, or at least are wise to, adjust our character depending on the role we're in at any given time to achieve the best result. Of course we can have the mindset that we are who we are and everyone else can adjust but that seldom works out for optimal outcome.

It's not so much that we are who we are, but rather that there is a character ideal that we are supposed to be in all situations.

So, ideally, you should never adjust your character even if that results in a poor result.