Am I Manipulative Quiz -

You made a mistake. You…

Own up to it and apologize sincerely

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

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

Respect their right to think differently

Engage in a respectful debate, open to different viewpoints

Make them doubt themselves and their perspective

Mock their opinion and make them feel foolish

You compliment someone...

Only if you want something from them

Because you genuinely appreciate something about them

With an ulterior motive in mind

To brighten their day

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

Downplay their role and emphasize your own effort

Feel happy for their success

Casually mention your contributions to others

Confront them and demand they give you credit

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

Sulk and act disappointed until they give in

Make them feel like they owe you

Respect their decision

Offer a reasonable explanation for why it's important

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

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

Respect their decision and stay in

Suggest a compromise like watching a movie at home

Give them the silent treatment until they change their mind

Your friend is feeling down. You…

Try to distract them with something fun

Turn the conversation back to your own problems

Listen empathetically and offer support

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

Someone compliments you. You...

Say "thank you" sincerely

Return the compliment

Downplay their compliment and point out your own flaws

Assume they want something from you

Someone gives you constructive criticism. You…

Point out their flaws in retaliation

Thank them for their feedback

Reflect on it and see if it's valid

Get defensive and argue against it

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