Am I Manipulative Quiz

Someone compliments you. You...

Say "thank you" sincerely

Downplay their compliment and point out your own flaws

Return the compliment

Assume they want something from you

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 made a mistake. You…

Offer a genuine explanation for what happened

Own up to it and apologize sincerely

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

Make excuses and blame external factors

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

Feel happy for their success

Confront them and demand they give you credit

Downplay their role and emphasize your own effort

Casually mention your contributions to others

You're telling a story to friends. You…

Keep it factual and objective

Twist the narrative to make yourself the victim

Emphasize the humorous parts

Exaggerate details to make yourself look better

Your friend is feeling down. You…

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

Turn the conversation back to your own problems

Try to distract them with something fun

Listen empathetically and offer support

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

Respect their decision and stay in

Give them the silent treatment until they change their mind

Suggest a compromise like watching a movie at home

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

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

Someone gives you constructive criticism. You…

Get defensive and argue against it

Point out their flaws in retaliation

Thank them for their feedback

Reflect on it and see if it's valid

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

Respect their decision

Sulk and act disappointed until they give in