Am I Manipulative Quiz -

Someone compliments you. You...

Say "thank you" sincerely

Assume they want something from you

Return the compliment

Downplay their compliment and point out your own flaws

Someone gives you constructive criticism. You…

Get defensive and argue against it

Thank them for their feedback

Point out their flaws in retaliation

Reflect on it and see if it's valid

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

Casually mention your contributions to others

Confront them and demand they give you credit

Feel happy for their success

Downplay their role and emphasize your own effort

You compliment someone...

Because you genuinely appreciate something about them

Only if you want something from them

To brighten their day

With an ulterior motive in mind

You're telling a story to friends. You…

Twist the narrative to make yourself the victim

Keep it factual and objective

Exaggerate details to make yourself look better

Emphasize the humorous parts

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

Respect their decision and stay in

Give them the silent treatment until they change their mind

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

Your friend is feeling down. You…

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

Turn the conversation back to your own problems

You made a mistake. You…

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

Offer a genuine explanation for what happened

Make excuses and blame external factors

Own up to it and apologize sincerely

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

Mock their opinion and make them feel foolish

Engage in a respectful debate, open to different viewpoints

Make them doubt themselves and their perspective

Respect their right to think differently