On February 13, 2005, superstar rapper Kanye West won a Grammy award at the 47th Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album as a result of his previously released album called College Dropout (2004). Kanye approached the podium to deliver his acceptance speech in a white outfit, and proceeded to give thanks to several individuals. The highlight of his speech was at the end when Kanye announced "everybody wanted to know what I would do if I didn't win. I guess we'll never know." Overall, the speech was brief, lacked details, and ended on a cliffhanger about what he would do. Kanye West's reluctance to share more information demonstrate a below-average example of the Volubility attribute.

In season 6, episode 10 of the hit HBO show called Game of Thrones (2003), Cersei Lannister is about to execute a plan to blow up the location of her trial – and she's notably absent. Of all people present, only Margaery Tyrell knows what's really going on. Margaery interrupts the high priest and explains that Cersei's absence is not intentional, but calculated. Margaery infers there is danger and urges everyone to leave, even at the expense of her normally polite demeanor. Sure enough, the building soon exploded as Cersei watched in satisfaction. Margaery's ability to engage in 'mental time travel' is demonstrated with her explanation as to why Cersei was not there, as well as her urge to exit the premises. This dialogue and behavior highlights the Inference attribute, even if it was too late for her character.

Achilles in Troy (2004) kills an enemy soldier before disclosing battle plans to the enemy's king.

In season 3, episode 10 ("Three Girls and a Monster") of Powerpuff Girls on Cartoon Network, a large monster is attacking the city. Bubbles steps in alone and confronts the massive beast on her own. She then asks politely if the monster may leave because of the trouble caused – and so the monster went back to the water. Bubbles' kind, respectful demeanor toward the beast exemplifies the Formality attribute, as she did not cause offense or distaste with her spoken words.