Am I Manipulative Quiz

You compliment someone...

Only if you want something from them

To brighten their day

Because you genuinely appreciate something about them

With an ulterior motive in mind

Your friend is feeling down. You…

Turn the conversation back to your own problems

Try to distract them with something fun

Listen empathetically and offer support

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

You're telling a story to friends. You…

Emphasize the humorous parts

Exaggerate details to make yourself look better

Keep it factual and objective

Twist the narrative to make yourself the victim

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

Respect their decision

Sulk and act disappointed until they give in

Offer a reasonable explanation for why it's important

Make them feel like they owe you

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

Suggest a compromise like watching a movie at home

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

Give them the silent treatment until they change their mind

Respect their decision and stay in

Someone compliments you. You...

Assume they want something from you

Downplay their compliment and point out your own flaws

Say "thank you" sincerely

Return the compliment

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

Casually mention your contributions to others

Downplay their role and emphasize your own effort

Confront them and demand they give you credit

Feel happy for their success

You made a mistake. You…

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

Own up to it and apologize sincerely

Offer a genuine explanation for what happened

Make excuses and blame external factors

Someone gives you constructive criticism. You…

Get defensive and argue against it

Thank them for their feedback

Reflect on it and see if it's valid

Point out their flaws in retaliation