Am I Manipulative Quiz -

You compliment someone...

With an ulterior motive in mind

Only if you want something from them

Because you genuinely appreciate something about them

To brighten their day

Someone gives you constructive criticism. You…

Reflect on it and see if it's valid

Get defensive and argue against it

Thank them for their feedback

Point out their flaws in retaliation

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

Downplay their role and emphasize your own effort

Feel happy for their success

You're telling a story to friends. You…

Keep it factual and objective

Exaggerate details to make yourself look better

Emphasize the humorous parts

Twist the narrative to make yourself the victim

Your friend is feeling down. You…

Turn the conversation back to your own problems

Listen empathetically and offer support

Try to distract them with something fun

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

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

Offer a reasonable explanation for why it's important

Make them feel like they owe you

Respect their decision

Sulk and act disappointed until they give in

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

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

Suggest a compromise like watching a movie at home

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

Engage in a respectful debate, open to different viewpoints

Respect their right to think differently

Make them doubt themselves and their perspective

Mock their opinion and make them feel foolish

Someone compliments you. You...

Downplay their compliment and point out your own flaws

Say "thank you" sincerely

Return the compliment

Assume they want something from you