How Optimistic Are You?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
How Optimistic Are You?
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About This Quiz

While some of tend to look at the bright side of everything that happens to us in life, others tend to think nothing is ever going to work out. Does your attitude really matter?
You're in love - is it going to work out long term?
Of course, why wouldn't it?
I sure hope so, I have always pictured the perfect wedding.
I don't know, a lot can happen over time.
Love doesn't exist.

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You have worked hard, and your boss is about to promote someone - will it be you?
Of course, why wouldn't it be?
I hope so, that would sure make my life easier.
Hard to tell, there are a lot of variables in play.
No, my boss hates me.

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Is your favorite team going to win it all next year?
They should, they have a really good team.
Maybe, if they did it would make me so happy.
Doubtful, there are a lot of other good teams out there.
No way, they always choke.

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Does your partner ever cheat on you?
No, I trust my partner totally.
I hope not, that would make me so sad.
Maybe, who really knows?
Probably, just about everyone does.

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How many people would steal if they knew they would not get caught?
Pretty much no one, most people are good.
I would hope most people would be good, but I don't know.
A lot of people would. People don't steal because they are afraid of being caught.
Anyone would steal if they thought they could get away with it.

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Are most people racist?
No, most people don't think about race.
I would like to think most people are not.
Not most, but sadly a lot of people are.
Yes, almost everyone is, deep inside.

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You are a Bernie Sanders fan. Trump won. How do you feel?
Things will be fine, our country is very resilient.
I think it will be okay. Maybe Trump is nicer than he seems.
It is going to be rough for a while, but we will survive.
We are all going to die.

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You have a new mole on your back. What do you think?
Nothing, why would I care about that?
I would think about it, but would be pretty sure it was nothing to worry about.
I would go to the doctor and get it checked out.
I am going to die.

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It feels like a cold is coming on. What do you think?
I will be fine, I never get sick.
I do feel pretty bad, but I will be okay.
I need to get some rest and take some Vitamin C.
Great, now I will be sick for weeks.

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You are at a bar and see someone you are attracted to. What do you do?
Go up and talk to them. Usually if I like someone they like me too.
I would try and look at them to get their attention and see if they might approach me.
Nothing, picking people up at bars is a waste of time.
Nothing because no one ever likes me at bars.

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Will the universe provide?
Of course! We all get what we need.
No, but that is a nice sentiment.
Of course not, we have to provide for ourselves.
No, that is ridiculous.

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Are people inherently good, or inherently bad?
People are born good.
I would like to think good, but I don't know.
It depends on how they are raised.
Most people are bad.

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You can't find your wallet, what do you think?
I am sure it will turn up.
Ugh, this stinks but hopefully it will turn up.
I need to retrace my steps and find it.
it is gone forever.

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Will the United States ever be invaded?
Of course not.
I hope not, that would be scary.
That is highly unlikely, but you never know.
Sooner or later it is bound to happen.

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Why do politicians get in their line of work?
Because they like to help people.
Because they are good at helping people.
Because they have found it is something they can make money at.
Because they are psychopaths.

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Your cat has been missing for a day. Will he come back?
Of course, no sense worrying about that.
I am worried, but I hope he does.
He might not - he usually comes back by now.
No, he is gone forever.

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How long will you live?
Well into my 90's
I hope well into my 90's
It is hard to tell, there are so many variables.
I don't know, I am surprised I have lived this long.

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How many good friends do you have?
Quite a few.
I think I have a lot.
I only have one or two really good friends.
None.

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You are thinking about a marathon. Can you do it?
Of course I can.
it will be hard, but I am going to try.
If I train hard and change my diet I can.
No way.

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Your best friend is getting married. Will it affect your friendship?
No, we will be as close as we ever have been.
I hope not, but one never knows.
Of course things will be different now.
Yes, our friendship will never be the same.

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You are starting your own business. How will it do?
it will be a huge success.
I think it will do well, but I don't know.
It all depends on how much work I put into it.
It will probably fail. I only did this because I didn't think I could find a job.

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Are you or would you be a good parent?
Of course!
Gosh, I hope so, I do my best.
I try, but I have my failings.
No, I would be awful.

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Your 10-year-old kid stole a candy bar. What do you think?
He will learn from this and be a better person.
There must be some mistake. He couldn't have done that.
I am dismayed, but I will talk to him about it and try to make it a learning experience.
Great, looks like I am raising Charlie Manson.

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You are up to bat during the company softball league game, with the bases loaded. What is going to happen?
Grand Slam baby!
I hope I get a hit!
I will probably strike out. I am not good at baseball.
I hope I don't fall down and make a fool of myself.

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You just did a big presentation at work, how did it go?
I killed it.
I hope people liked it!
It went well, but only because I prepared.
I made a fool of myself.

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You just flirted with someone you like. What did they think?
I could tell the person liked me back.
I hope they liked me!
That went okay, maybe I should get their number next time.
Why did they keep looking at me so oddly? Did I have something on my face?

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Your new job is commission only. How will you do?
Great! I can't wait to make all sorts of money.
I hope I do well, it is hard to tell.
This is scary. I will have to budget well at first.
I am going to starve to death.

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You are in Vegas for a conference. Do you hit the casino?
Yeah, I can't wait to win some cash.
Sure, that would be fun. Maybe I will win.
Maybe for a bit. I will probably lose, but it will be fun to say I did it.
No, I will just lose all my money.

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Why do pro athletes play sports?
They love the game!
They love playing for the fans!
For the money, of course.
Because they are greedy.

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You meet a psychic. Do you ask him questions about your life?
Sure, It will be interesting!
I would like to, but I am kind of scared of what I would find out.
No, that stuff doesn't work.
No, because he is a liar trying to take advantage of me.

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