Am I Manipulative Quiz -

A coworker receives praise for a project you helped with. You…

Feel happy for their success

Casually mention your contributions to others

Downplay their role and emphasize your own effort

Confront them and demand they give you credit

You made a mistake. You…

Offer a genuine explanation for what happened

Make excuses and blame external factors

Turn it around and make it seem like it was someone else's fault

Own up to it and apologize sincerely

Someone gives you constructive criticism. You…

Reflect on it and see if it's valid

Thank them for their feedback

Point out their flaws in retaliation

Get defensive and argue against it

You want to go out tonight, but your partner wants to stay in. You…

Suggest a compromise like watching a movie at home

Give them the silent treatment until they change their mind

Say you'll go alone but act upset to make them feel guilty

Respect their decision and stay in

You're telling a story to friends. You…

Keep it factual and objective

Twist the narrative to make yourself the victim

Exaggerate details to make yourself look better

Emphasize the humorous parts

You want someone to do something they don't want to. You...

Make them feel like they owe you

Offer a reasonable explanation for why it's important

Sulk and act disappointed until they give in

Respect their decision

Someone compliments you. You...

Return the compliment

Say "thank you" sincerely

Assume they want something from you

Downplay their compliment and point out your own flaws

Your friend is feeling down. You…

Make them feel worse by comparing their problems to your own (bigger) issues

Try to distract them with something fun

Listen empathetically and offer support

Turn the conversation back to your own problems

You disagree with someone's opinion. You...

Respect their right to think differently

Mock their opinion and make them feel foolish

Make them doubt themselves and their perspective

Engage in a respectful debate, open to different viewpoints

You compliment someone...

Because you genuinely appreciate something about them

With an ulterior motive in mind

To brighten their day

Only if you want something from them