JEP-0154: Profile Data Representation

5.1.1 Display Name

A display name is a version of a person's name intended for display in a user interface. Sometimes also called a "full name" or "formatted name".

The Data Forms field that represents a display name is "display_name".

This field maps to:

• vCard FN
• LDAP displayName
• FOAF name

Example 2. Display Name

<field var='display_name'>
  <value>Peter Saint-Andre</value>
</field>
      

5.1.2 Family Name

A family name is that part of a person's name which signifies the person's primary family association. Sometimes also called a "last name" or "surname".

The Data Forms field that represents a family name is "family_name".

This field maps to:

• vCard FAMILY
• LDAP sn
• xNAL LastName
• FOAF family_name
• FOAF surname

Example 3. Family Name

<field var='family_name'>
  <value>Saint-Andre</value>
</field>
      

5.1.3 Familiar Name

A familiar name is a shortened or modified form of someone's given name that may be used in somewhat informal contexts or that is preferred by the person (e.g., "Chuck" instead of "Charles").

The Data Forms field that represents a familiar name is "familiar_name".

This field maps to:

• LDAP nickname

Example 4. Familiar Name

<field var='familiar_name'>
  <value>Pete</value>
</field>
      

5.1.4 Given Name

A given name is that part of a person's name which signifies the person's primary individual identity. Sometimes also called a "first name" or (in some countries) a "Christian name".

The Data Forms field that represents a given name is "given_name".

This field maps to:

• vCard GIVEN
• LDAP givenName
• xNAL FirstName
• FOAF first_name
• FOAF givenname

Example 5. Given Name

<field var='given_name'>
  <value>J.</value>
</field>
      

5.1.5 Middle Name

A middle name is that part of a person's name which signifies the person's secondary individual identity. Sometimes also called a "middle initial".

The Data Forms field that represents a middle name is "middle_name".

This field maps to:

• vCard MIDDLE
• xNAL MiddleName

Example 6. Middle Name

<field var='middle_name'>
  <value>Peter</value>
</field>
      

5.1.6 Name Prefix

A name prefix is that part of a person's name which prepends the person's full name (e.g., Mr or Dr). Sometimes also called an "honorific" or "title".

The Data Forms field that represents a name prefix is "name_prefix".

This field maps to:

• vCard PREFIX
• xNAL Title
• FOAF title

Example 7. Name Prefix

<field var='name_prefix'>
  <value>Mr</value>
</field>
      

5.1.7 Name Suffix

A name suffix is that part of a person's name which is appended to the person's full name (e.g., Jr or Esq).

The Data Forms field that represents a name suffix is "name_suffix".

This field maps to:

• vCard SUFFIX
• xNAL GeneralSuffix

Example 8. Name Suffix

<field var='name_suffix'>
  <value>Esq</value>
</field>
      

5.1.8 Nickname

A nickname is a global, memorable (but not unique) friendly or informal name chosen by the owner of a JID. The purpose of a nickname is to associate a distinctive mapping between the person's unique JID and non-unique nickname. A nickname is normally used in informal contexts (e.g., in chatrooms). Sometimes also called an "alias". A person SHOULD specify only one nickname (i.e., not more than one).

The Data Forms field that represents a nickname is "nickname".

This field maps to:

• vCard NICKNAME
• xNAL Alias
• FOAF nick

Example 9. Nickname

<field var='nickname'>
  <value>stpeter</value>
</field>
      

5.1.9 Patronymic

In some cultures, one's name includes a part that is derived from the given name of one's father; this part of one's name is called a "patronymic".

The Data Forms field that represents a patronymic is "patronymic".

Example 10. A Patronymic

<field var='patronymic'>
  <value>Ivanovich</value>
</field>
      

5.2.1 Country

A country is the sovereign nation in which a person is located. Sometimes also called a "nation".

The Data Forms fields that represent a country are "country", "home_country", and "work_country" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard COUNTRY (or JEP-0054 CTRY), optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP c
• xNAL CountryName
• JEP-0112 country

Example 11. Country

<field var='country'>
  <value>USA</value>
</field>
      

5.2.2 Region

A region is a second-level administrative unit within the nation in which a person is located. Sometimes also called a "province", "state", or "administrative area".

The Data Forms field that represents a region is "region".

The Data Forms fields that represent a region are "home_region" and "work_region" for home addresses and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard REGION, optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP st
• xNAL AdministrativeAreaName
• JEP-0112 region

Example 12. Region

<field var='region'>
  <value>New York</value>
</field>
      

5.2.3 Locality

A locality is a defined place within the region in which a person is located. Sometimes also called a "city", "town", or "village".

The Data Forms fields that represent a locality are "locality", "home_locality", and "work_locality" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard LOCALITY, optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP l
• xNAL LocalityName
• JEP-0112 locality

Example 13. Locality

<field var='locality'>
  <value>New York City</value>
</field>
      

5.2.4 Area

An area is a sub-division within the locality in which a person is located. Sometimes also called a "neighborhood", "suburb", "district", or "section".

The Data Forms fields that represent a area are "area", "home_area", and "work_area" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• xNAL DependentLocalityName
• JEP-0112 area

Example 14. Area

<field var='area'>
  <value>Manhattan</value>
</field>
      

5.2.5 Street

A street is the street address (number plus street name, or two street names at an intersection) at which a person is located, or a postal box number for physical mail delivery. Sometimes also called a "street address".

The Data Forms fields that represent a street are "street", "home_street", and "work_street" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard STREET, optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP street
• xNAL ThoroughfareNumber + ThoroughfareName
• JEP-0112 street

Example 15. Street

<field var='street'>
  <value>Fifth Avenue and 34th Street</value>
</field>
      

5.2.6 Building

A building is the name for a specific structure on a street or within an area.

The Data Forms fields that represent a building are "building", "home_building", and "work_building" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard EXTADR, optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• xNAL BuildingName
• JEP-0112 building

Example 16. Building

<field var='building'>
  <value>Empire State Building</value>
</field>
      

5.2.7 Floor

A floor is a named or numbered floor or level within a building. Sometimes also called a "level", "block", or "suite".

The Data Forms fields that represent a floor are "floor", "home_floor", and "work_floor" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard EXTADR, optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• xNAL SubPremiseNumber
• JEP-0112 floor

Example 17. Floor

<field var='floor'>
  <value>102</value>
</field>
      

5.2.8 Room

A room is a named or numbered subdivision of a floor. Sometimes also called a "unit" or "apartment".

The Data Forms fields that represent a room are "room", "home_room", and "work_room" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard EXTADR, optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP roomNumber
• xNAL SubPremiseNumber
• JEP-0112 room

Example 18. Room

<field var='room'>
  <value>Observatory</value>
</field>
      

5.2.9 Postal Box

A postal box is a set of numeric or alphanumeric characters used to identify a mailbox at a postal delivery center.

The Data Forms fields that represent a postal box are "postalbox", "home_postalbox", and "work_postalbox" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard POBOX, optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP postOfficeBox

Example 19. Postal Box

<field var='postalbox'>
  <value>1641</value>
</field>
      

5.2.10 Postal Code

A postal code is a set of numeric or alphanumeric characters used to identify an area for postal delivery. Sometimes also called a "ZIP code" (in the U.S.).

The Data Forms fields that represent a postal code are "postalcode", "home_postalcode", and "work_postalcode" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard PCODE, optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP postalCode
• xNAL PostalCodeNumber
• JEP-0112 postalcode

Example 20. Postal Code

<field var='postalcode'>
  <value>10002</value>
</field>
      

5.3.1 Altitude

Altitude is a person's height or depth in relationship to sea level, where positive altitude is meters above sea level and negative altitude is meters below sea level.

The Data Forms field that represents altitude is "alt".

This field maps to:

• JEP-0080 alt

Example 21. Altitude

<field var='alt'>
  <value>1609</value>
</field>
      

5.3.2 Latitude

Latitude is a person's latitude in relation to the equator, where positive latitude is north of the equator and negative latitude is south of the equator.

The Data Forms field that represents latitude is "lat".

This field maps to:

• vCard LAT
• JEP-0080 lat

Example 22. Latitude

<field var='lat'>
  <value>39.75477</value>
</field>
      

5.3.3 Longitude

Longitude is a person's longitude in relation to the equator, where positive longitude is east of the meridian and negative longitude is west of the equator.

The Data Forms field that represents longitude is "lon".

This field maps to:

• vCard LON
• JEP-0080 lon

Example 23. Latitude

<field var='lon'>
  <value>-104.99768</value>
</field>
      

5.4.1 Fax Number

A fax number is a number for a machine that handles fascimile transmissions.

The Data Forms fields that represent a fax number are "fax", "home_fax", and "work_fax" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard TEL (+ "FAX" modifier), optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP facsimileTelephoneNumber

Example 24. Fax Number

<field var='fax'>
  <value>303-308-3215</value>
</field>
      

5.4.2 Landline Telephone Number

A landline telephone number is a number for a traditional "PSTN" or "POTS" telephone.

The Data Forms fields that represent a landline telephone number are "landline", "home_landline", and "work_landline" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard TEL, optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP telephoneNumber
• FOAF phone

Example 25. Landline Telephone Number

<field var='landline_phone'>
  <value>303-308-3282</value>
</field>
      

5.4.3 Mobile Telephone Number

A mobile telephone number is a number for a mobile phone or cell phone on a wireless network.

The Data Forms fields that represent a mobile telephone number are "mobile", "home_mobile", and "work_mobile" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard TEL (+ "CELL" modifier), optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP mobile
• FOAF phone

Example 26. Mobile Telephone Number

<field var='mobile_phone'>
  <value>303-555-1212</value>
</field>
      

5.4.4 Pager Number

A pager number is a number for a dedicated alphanumeric paging device.

The Data Forms fields that represent a pager number are "pager", "home_pager", and "work_pager" for generic addresses, home addresses, and work addresses respectively.

This field maps to:

• vCard TEL (+ "PAGER" modifier), optionally supplemented with the "HOME" or "WORK" type
• LDAP pager

Example 27. Pager Number

<field var='pager'>
  <value>303-555-1212</value>
</field>
      

5.4.5 SIP Address

A SIP address is a sip: or sips: URI at which a person can be contacted for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications.

The Data Forms field that represents a SIP address is "sip_address".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 28. SIP Address

<field var='sip_address'>
  <value>sip:stpeter@sipspeare.lit</value>
</field>
      

5.4.6 Skype Address

A Skype address is an address on the popular Skype system for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications.

The Data Forms field that represents a Skype address is "skype_address".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 29. Skype Address

<field var='skype_address'>
  <value>SomeSkypeUser</value>
</field>
      

5.4.7 Videophone Address

A videophone address is an address used for for H.323 video conferencing systems.

The Data Forms field that represents a videophone address is "video_phone".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 30. Videophone Address

<field var='video_phone'>
  <value>foo</value>
</field>
      

5.5.1 AIM Screen Name

An AIM screen name is an address at which a person or other entity can be contacted on the AOL Instant Messenger service.

The Data Forms field that represents an AIM screen name is "aim_id".

This field maps to:

• FOAF aimChatID

Example 31. AIM Screen Name

<field var='aim_id'>
  <value>psaintandre</value>
</field>
      

5.5.2 Email Address

An email address is the value of a mailto: URI at which a person or other entity can be contacted using standard electronic mail protocols.

The Data Forms field that represents longitude is "email".

This field maps to:

• vCard EMAIL
• LDAP mail

Example 32. Email address

<field var='email'>
  <value>stpeter@jabber.org</value>
  <value>stpeter@gmail.com</value>
</field>
      

5.5.3 ICQ Number

An ICQ number is an address at which a person or other entity can be contacted on the ICQ instant messaging service.

The Data Forms field that represents an ICQ number is "icq_id".

This field maps to:

• FOAF icqChatID

Example 33. ICQ number

<field var='icq_id'>
  <value>70902454</value>
</field>
      

5.5.4 Jabber ID

A Jabber ID is the value of an xmpp: URI at which a person or other entity can be contacted over a Jabber/XMPP network.

The Data Forms field that represents a Jabber ID is "jid".

This field maps to:

• FOAF jabberID

Example 34. Jabber ID

<field var='jid'>
  <value>stpeter@jabber.org</value>
  <value>peter@saint-andre.com</value>
</field>
      

5.5.5 MSN Address

An MSN address is address at which a person or other entity can be contacted on the MSN instant messaging service.

The Data Forms field that represents an MSN address is "msn_id".

This field maps to:

• FOAF msnChatID

Example 35. MSN Address

<field var='msn_id'>
  <value>petersaintandre@hotmail.com</value>
</field>
      

5.5.6 Yahoo ID

A Yahoo ID is address at which a person or other entity can be contacted on the Yahoo! Instant Messenger service.

The Data Forms field that represents a Yahoo ID is "yahoo_id".

This field maps to:

• FOAF yahooChatID

Example 36. Yahoo ID

<field var='yahoo_id'>
  <value>psaintandre</value>
</field>
      

5.6.1 Avatar URL

An avatar is an often fanciful representation of a user's desired self-image or persona (e.g., in the context of a game). An avatar is usually not intended to be an accurate picture of the user's actual physical appearance (that is handled by the photo_url and photo_data fields).

An avatar can come in two forms: the avatar data itself, or a URL for a avatar.

The Data Forms field that represents the URL for an avatar is "avatar_url".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 37. Avatar URL

<field var='avatar_url'>
  <value>http://www.saint-andre.com/images/stpeter_small.jpg</value>
</field>
      

5.6.2 Biographical URL

A biographical URL is the value of an http: URI at which can be found biographical information about a person.

The Data Forms field that represents a biographical URL is "bio".

Example 38. Biographical URL

<field var='bio'>
  <value>http://www.jabber.org/people/stpeter.shtml</value>
  <value>http://www.saint-andre.com/me/</value>
</field>
      

5.6.3 FOAF URL

A FOAF URL is the value of an http: URI at which can be found a "friend of a friend" (FOAF) file about a person or entity.

The Data Forms field that represents a FOAF URL is "foaf_url".

Example 39. FOAF URL

<field var='foaf_url'>
  <value>http://www.saint-andre.com/me/foaf.rdf</value>
</field>
      

5.6.4 Homepage URL

A homepage URL is the value of an http: URI that is the default resource on the World Wide Web for a person or other entity.

The Data Forms field that represents a homepage URL is "homepage".

This field maps to:

• LDAP labelledURI
• FOAF homepage

Example 40. Homepage URL

<field var='homepage'>
  <value>http://www.saint-andre.com/</value>
</field>
      

5.6.5 Photo URL

A photograph provides a pictorial representation of a person. Sometimes also called a "mugshot".

A photograph can come in two forms: the photo data itself (see below) or a URL for a photograph (e.g., the vCard PHOTO element can represent either, while the FOAF depiction and FOAF img can represent only a URL). The Data Forms field specified here identifies a URL for a photograph, not the data itself.

The Data Forms field that represents the URL for a photograph is "photo_url".

This field maps to:

• vCard PHOTO
• FOAF depiction
• FOAF img

Example 41. Photo URL

<field var='photo_url'>
  <value>http://www.saint-andre.com/images/stpeter.jpg</value>
  <value>http://www.saint-andre.com/images/stpeter_hell.jpg</value>
  <value>http://www.saint-andre.com/images/stpeter_oscon.jpg</value>
</field>
      

5.6.6 Publications URL

A publications URL is the value of an http: URI at which can be found the list of a person's published writings.

The Data Forms field that represents a publications URL is "publications".

This field maps to:

• FOAF publications

Example 42. Publications URL

<field var='publications'>
  <value>http://www.saint-andre.com/thoughts/publications.html</value>
</field>
      

5.6.7 Resume URL

A resume URL is the value of an http: URI at which can be found a person's resume or curriculum vitae.

The Data Forms field that represents a resume URL is "resume".

Example 43. Resume URL

<field var='resume'>
  <value>http://www.saint-andre.com/work/</value>
</field>
      

5.6.8 Status URL

A status URL is the value of an http: URI that specifies the current status of a person or other entity (e.g., a person's online presence or a server's uptime).

The Data Forms field that represents a homepage URL is "status_url".

Example 44. Status URL

<field var='status_url'>
  <value>http://status.jabber.org/</value>
</field>
      

5.6.9 Organizational URL

An organizational URL is the value of an http: URI that specifies the homepage for an organization or employer.

The Data Forms field that represents an organizational URL is "org_url".

This field maps to:

• FOAF workplaceHomepage

Example 45. Organizational URL

<field var='org_url'>
  <value>http://www.jabber.org/</value>
</field>
      

5.6.10 Weblog URL

A weblog URL is the value of an http: URI at which a person or other entity maintains a weblog.

The Data Forms field that represents a weblog URL is "weblog".

This field maps to:

• FOAF weblog

Example 46. Weblog URL

<field var='weblog'>
  <value>http://www.saint-andre.com/blog/</value>
</field>
      

5.7.1 Assistant

In some organizations, a person may be assisted by another individual.

The Data Forms field that represents an assistant is "assistant".

This field maps to:

• LDAP secretary

Example 47. Assistant

<field var='assistant'>
  <value>Peter Pan</value>
</field>
      

5.7.2 Job Title

A job title is the official name of a person's position within an organization.

The Data Forms field that represents a job title is "job_title".

This field maps to:

• vCard TITLE
• LDAP title
• FOAF title

Example 48. Job Title

<field var='job_title'>
  <value>Executive Director</value>
</field>
      

5.7.3 Manager

In most organizations, a person is managed by or reports to another individual (often not exposed outside the organization).

The Data Forms field that represents a manager is "manager".

This field maps to:

• LDAP manager

Example 49. Manager

<field var='manager'>
  <value>William Shakespeare</value>
</field>
      

5.7.4 Organizational Name

An organizational name is the official name of an organization (company, school, etc.) within which a person works.

The Data Forms field that represents the name of an organization is "org_name".

This field maps to:

• vCard ORGNAME
• LDAP o

Example 50. Organizational Name

<field var='org_name'>
  <value>Jabber Software Foundation</value>
</field>
      

5.7.5 Organizational Role

An organizational role describes a person's profession or how a person contributes within an organization.

The Data Forms field that represents an organizational role is "org_role".

This field maps to:

• vCard ROLE

Example 51. Organizational Role

<field var='org_role'>
  <value>Patron Saint</value>
  <value>Chief Evangelist</value>
  <value>Glorified Tech Writer</value>
</field>
      

5.7.6 Organizational Unit

An organizational unit is the name of part (subsidiary, department, etc.) of an organization.

The Data Forms field that represents an organizational unit is "org_unit".

This field maps to:

• vCard ORGUNIT
• LDAP ou

Example 52. Organizational Unit

<field var='org_unit'>
  <value>Jabber Council</value>
</field>
      

5.7.7 System Username

Usually a person has a system or network username within an organization (usually not exposed outside the organization).

The Data Forms field that represents such a username is "system_username".

This field maps to:

• LDAP uid
• LDAP userid

Example 53. System Username

<field var='system_username'>
  <value>psaintandre</value>
</field>
      

5.7.8 Workstation Address

Often a person has a dedicated workstation address or name within an organization (usually not exposed outside the organization).

The Data Forms field that represents such a username is "workstation".

Example 54. Workstation Address

<field var='workstation'>
  <value>squire</value>
</field>
      

5.8.1 Birth Day-of-Month

A birth day-of-month is the day of the month in which a person was born. (Note: This data field is not what in English is usually referred to as a person's "birthday", i.e. the year+month+day on which the person was born; the "birthday" is split into three data fields in order to protect personal privacy, since a given individual might want to disclose his or her birth year, birth month, birth day-of-month, or some combination thereof but not all three.)

The Data Forms field that represents a birth day-of-month is "birth_dayofmonth".

When combined with other birthday-related fields, this field maps to:

• vCard BDAY

Example 55. Birth Day-of-Month

<field var='birth_dayofmonth'>
  <value>06</value>
</field>
      

5.8.2 Birth Month

A birth month is the month of the year in which a person was born.

The Data Forms field that represents a birth month is "birth_month".

When combined with other birthday-related fields, this field maps to:

• vCard BDAY

Example 56. Birth Month

<field var='birth_month'>
  <value>08</value>
</field>
      

5.8.3 Birth Year

A birth year is the year in which a person was born.

The Data Forms field that represents a birth year is "birth_year".

When combined with other birthday-related fields, this field maps to:

• vCard BDAY

Example 57. Birth Year

<field var='birth_year'>
  <value>1966</value>
</field>
      

5.8.4 Description

It can be helpful to provide a natural-language description of a person.

The Data Forms field that represents a description of a person is "description".

This field maps to:

• LDAP description

Example 58. Description

<field var='description'>
  <value>I'm a Jabber fanatic.</value>
</field>
      

5.8.5 Eye Color

Some people may want to know the color of a person's eyes. The allowable or recommended values for this field are not specified.

The Data Forms field that represents a person's eye color is "eye_color".

Example 59. Eye Color

<field var='eye_color'>
  <value>blue</value>
</field>
      

5.8.6 Gender

Gender is the self-defined gender of a person (this is not limited to "male" and "female", although those are the expected values in most instances). Sometimes also called "sex" or "gender identification".

The Data Forms field that represents a person's gender is "gender".

This field maps to:

• FOAF gender

Example 60. Gender

<field var='gender'>
  <value>male</value>
</field>
      

5.8.7 Hair Color

Some people may want to know the color of a person's hair (if any). The allowable or recommended values for this field are not specified.

The Data Forms field that represents a person's hair color is "hair_color".

Example 61. Hair Color

<field var='hair_color'>
  <value>none</value>
</field>
      

5.8.8 Height

Some people may want to know a person's height. This SHOULD be expressed in centimeters (which can be transformed into other units if necessary by a client).

The Data Forms field that represents a person's height is "height".

Example 62. Height

<field var='height'>
  <value>178</value>
</field>
      

5.8.9 Weight

Yes, it is a sensitive topic, but some people may want to know a person's weight. This SHOULD be expressed in kilograms (which can be transformed into other units if necessary by a client).

The Data Forms field that represents a person's weight is "weight".

Example 63. Weight

<field var='weight'>
  <value>75</value>
</field>
      

5.9.1 Areas of Expertise

An area of expertise is a subject in which a person has a great deal of knowledge.

The Data Forms field that represents an area of expertise is "expertise".

Example 64. Areas of Expertise

<field var='expertise'>
  <value>Jabber</value>
  <value>XMPP</value>
</field>
      

5.9.2 Avatar Data

An avatar is an often fanciful representation of a user's desired self-image or persona (e.g., in the context of a game). An avatar is usually not intended to be an accurate picture of the user's actual physical appearance (that is handled by the photo_url and photo_data fields).

An avatar can come in two forms: the avatar data itself, or a URL for a avatar.

The Data Forms field that represents avatar data is "avatar_data".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 65. Avatar Data

<field var='avatar_data'>
  <value>base64-encoded-image-data</value>
</field>
      

5.9.3 Dietary Preferences

Some people have dietary preferences (vegan, vegetarian, kosher, peanut allergy, no shellfish, etc.).

The Data Forms field that represents dietary preferences is "dietary_preferences".

Example 66. Dietary Preferences

<field var='dietary_preferences'>
  <value>none</value>
</field>
      

5.9.4 Hobbies

A hobby is a non-work activity that a person enjoys pursuing. Also called an "avocation".

The Data Forms field that represents a hobby is "hobby".

Example 67. Some Hobbies

<field var='hobby'>
  <value>guitar</value>
  <value>songwriting</value>
  <value>blogging</value>
  <value>reading</value>
  <value>hiking</value>
</field>
      

5.9.5 Interests

An interest a thing that a person cares about or is curious about. It is, generally, less active than a hobby.

The Data Forms field that represents an interest is "interest".

Example 68. Some Interests

<field var='interest'>
  <value>history</value>
  <value>baseball</value>
  <value>economics</value>
</field>
      

5.9.6 Languages Known Less Well

Some people know more than one language, but less than well (e.g., the person may not be able to speak fluently). The definition of "less well" is left to the user.

The value of this field MUST be an abbreviation for a language as specified in RFC 3066 [22].

The Data Forms field that represents a language known less that well is "languages_lesswell".

Example 69. Languages Known Less than Well

<field var='languages_lesswell'>
  <value>cz</value>
  <value>de</value>
  <value>nl</value>
</field>
      

5.9.7 Languages Known Well

Everyone knows at least one language well (e.g., they are able to speak or write the language with a fair degree of fluency). Determination of whether someone knows a language "well" or "fluently" is left to the user.

The value of this field MUST be an abbreviation for a language as specified in RFC 3066.

The Data Forms field that represents a language known well is "languages_well".

This field maps to:

• LDAP preferredLanguage

Example 70. Languages Known Well

<field var='languages_well'>
  <value>en</value>
</field>
      

5.9.8 Marital Status

Human beings often get married, sometimes get divorced, become widowed, etc.

The Data Forms field that represents whether a person's marital status is "marital_status".

Example 71. Marital Status

<field var='marital_status'>
  <value>married</value>
</field>
      

5.9.9 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

A Myers-Briggs type indicator is four-letter acronym that is a popular way to characterize different personality types.

The Data Forms field that represents a Myers-Briggs type indicator is "mbti".

This field maps to:

• FOAF myersBriggs

Example 72. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

<field var='mbti'>
  <value>INTP</value>
</field>
      

5.9.10 Photo Data

A photo provides a pictorial representation of a person. Sometimes also called a "mugshot".

A photo can come in two forms: the photo data itself, or a URL for a photo (e.g., the vCard PHOTO element can represent either, while the FOAF depiction and FOAF img can represent only a URL).

The Data Forms field that represents photo data is "photo_data".

This field maps to:

• vCard PHOTO
• LDAP jpegPhoto

Example 73. Photo Data

<field var='photo_data'>
  <value>base64-encoded-image-data</value>
</field>
      

5.9.11 Profession

A profession is what a person does for his or her primary employment. Also known as a "vocation". The allowable or recommended values for this field are not specified.

The Data Forms field that represents a profession is "profession".

Example 74. A Profession

<field var='profession'>
  <value>software engineer</value>
</field>
      

5.9.12 Religious Affiliation

Many people feel affiliated with a religious belief system.

The Data Forms field that represents a religious affiliation is "religion".

Example 75. Religious Affiliation

<field var='religion'>
  <value>none</value>
</field>
      

5.9.13 Sexual Orientation

The allowable or recommended values for this field are not specified.

The Data Forms field that represents a person's sexual orientation is "sexual_orientation".

Example 76. Sexual Orientation

<field var='sexual_orientation'>
  <value>straight</value>
</field>
      

5.9.14 Smoker

Some people smoke tobacco in various forms (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.).

The Data Forms field that represents whether a person smokes is "smoker".

Example 77. Smoker

<field var='smoker'>
  <value>no</value>
</field>
      

5.9.15 Wishlist

A wishlist is a list of items that a person would like to receive as gifts.

The Data Forms field that represents a wishlist is "wishlist".

Example 78. Wishlist

<field var='wishlist'>
  <value>A Mini Cooper</value>
</field>
      

5.9.16 Zodiac Sign (Chinese)

A Chinese zodiac sign denotes the type of year in which a person was born according to the Chinese calendar (e.g., the year of the dragon).

The Data Forms field that represents a Chinese zodiac sign is "zodiac_chinese".

Example 79. Zodiac Sign (Chinese)

<field var='zodiac_chinese'>
  <value>horse</value>
</field>
      

5.9.17 Zodiac Sign (Western)

A Western zodiac sign is that part of the astrological belt under which a person was born; each sign is named after one of the constellations.

The Data Forms field that represents a Western zodiac sign is "zodiac_western".

Example 80. Zodiac Sign (Western)

<field var='zodiac_western'>
  <value>Leo</value>
</field>
      

5.10.1 Favorite Authors

The Data Forms field that represents favorite authors is "fav_authors".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 81. Favorite Authors

<field var='fav_authors'>
  <value>Jacob Bronowski</value>
  <value>Friedrich Nietzsche</value>
  <value>Carroll Quigley</value>
  <value>Yevgeny Zamyatin</value>
</field>
      

5.10.2 Favorite Athletes

The Data Forms field that represents favorite athletes is "fav_athletes".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 82. Favorite Athletes

<field var='fav_athletes'>
  <value>Lance Armstrong</value>
  <value>Andre Agassiz</value>
</field>
      

5.10.3 Favorite Charities

The Data Forms field that represents favorite charities is "fav_charities".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 83. Favorite Charities

<field var='fav_charities'>
  <value>Amnesty International</value>
  <value>Institute for Justice</value>
</field>
      

5.10.4 Favorite Drinks

The Data Forms field that represents favorite drinks is "fav_drinks".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 84. Favorite Drinks

<field var='fav_drinks'>
  <value>Guinness</value>
</field>
      

5.10.5 Favorite Foods

The Data Forms field that represents favorite foods is "fav_foods".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 85. Favorite Foods

<field var='fav_foods'>
  <value>Thai</value>
  <value>Mexican</value>
  <value>Italian</value>
</field>
      

5.10.6 Favorite Games

The Data Forms field that represents favorite games is "fav_games".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 86. Favorite Games

<field var='fav_games'>
  <value>chess</value>
</field>
      

5.10.7 Favorite Movies

The Data Forms field that represents favorite movies is "fav_movies".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 87. Favorite Movies

<field var='fav_movies'>
  <value>In Search of Bobby Fischer</value>
  <value>Strictly Ballroom</value>
  <value>The Truth About Cats and Dogs</value>
  <value>Ray</value>
</field>
      

5.10.8 Favorite Music

The Data Forms field that represents favorite music is "fav_music".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 88. Favorite Music

<field var='fav_music'>
  <value>J.S. Bach</value>
  <value>Duke Ellington</value>
  <value>Mellow Candle</value>
  <value>Yes</value>
</field>
      

5.10.9 Favorite Quotes

A quote is a phrase or saying that a person identifies with in some way. According to the 2004 Pew Internet survey on instant messaging, quotes represent the most popular item to include in online profiles on major consumer-oriented instant messaging services.

The Data Forms field that represents favorite quotes is "fav_quotes".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 89. Favorite Quotes

<field var='fav_quotes'>
  <value>I am large, I contain multitudes.</value>
  <value>&quot;Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought.&quot; --Henri Bergson</value>
  <value>One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name.</value>
</field>
      

5.10.10 Favorite Sports Teams

The Data Forms field that represents favorite sports teams is "fav_teams".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 90. Favorite Sports Teams

<field var='fav_teams'>
  <value>New York Yankees</value>
  <value>Colorado Rockies</value>
</field>
      

5.10.11 Favorite TV Shows

The Data Forms field that represents favorite TV shows is "fav_tv".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 91. Favorite TV Shows

<field var='fav_tv'>
  <value>Antiques Road Show</value>
</field>
      

5.11.1 Places Lived

Some people move around a lot.

The Data Forms field that represents places lived is "places_lived".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 92. Places Lived

<field var='places_lived'>
  <value>Denver, Colorado, USA</value>
  <value>New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA</value>
  <value>Maplewood, New Jersey, USA</value>
  <value>Atlanta, Georgia, USA</value>
  <value>Fairfax, Virginia, USA</value>
  <value>Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic</value>
  <value>New York City</value>
  <value>Readfield, Maine, USA</value>
  <value>Sea Cliff, NY, USA</value>
</field>
      

5.11.2 Schools Attended

The Data Forms field that represents schools attended is "schools".

This field does not map to data in vCard or any other profile representation format.

Example 93. Schools Attended

<field var='schools'>
  <value>Columbia University</value>
  <value>American Renaissance School</value>
  <value>Maranacook Community School</value>
</field>