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About This Quiz
For some of us, being comfortable in social situations is effortless, but for others, it is a bit more complicated. Where do you fall on the social skill IQ scale?
Is it easy for you to understand other people's point of view?
I have no problem doing that.
Most of the time.
I can sometimes.
I don't think so.
Do people ever tell you that you interrupted them?
No, why would I do that?
I don't think so.
Sometimes.
Yeah, all the time.
What would you choose to do?
Go to a big party
Go to a small gathering
Play Minecraft
Listen to an audiobook
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If you start to talk to someone who is sitting on a couch, what do you do?
Sit in a chair across from them
Sit in a chair next to them
Stand in front of them looking down on them
Sit on the couch next to them
You hired a carpenter to build a deck; would you give him advice on how to do it?
No, I expect he knows more than I do.
No, that would be rude.
I don't think I would.
Yes, I often have good ideas about such things.
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Do you expect everyone to understand how "different" you are?
No, it isn't other people's job to cater to me.
Not really
Maybe a little
Of course, people need to understand me.
Are you good at relating to others when they are different than you?
Yes, I am very good at it.
I think so.
Not really, but I try.
No, why should I be?
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You are with a group of people that want to do something you don't want to do, how do you handle it?
I go along with the crowd, it will be my turn next time.
I try and offer other suggestions, but then I go along with the crowd.
I go along with the crowd, but I pout about it.
I tell them I don't want to do what they are doing and leave.
How do you do with the opposite sex?
Really well, thank you.
Pretty good.
I do okay.
Not well at all.
Do your close friends know they are important to you?
Of course.
I hope so.
I think so.
I don't know.
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Do you buy appropriate gifts on the right occasions?
I am known for my gift giving.
I do my best.
I hope so, I never know what to buy.
Actually, I usually forget to buy gifts.
Do you often not get the joke?
No, that never happens.
I usually get the joke.
Yeah, but sometimes I just fake it.
Yeah, I often don't get what people are laughing at.
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Your buddy just got dumped, how do you handle it?
I would let them know I was there for them, in any way possible.
Offer heartfelt advice.
Take them out to get drunk.
Avoid them.
Do you not know the answers to most of these questions about yourself?
I see what you did there.
I know the answers.
I have had to think about a few.
Actually, I am just guessing on most of them.
Has someone ever told you that you are too clingy?
No, not ever.
No, but I feel that way sometimes.
Yes, I have to admit that has happened.
No, but I do get told I am too selfish.
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Do you have people's back?
Always
Within reason
It depends on the situation.
I am not really sure what that means.
You are late all the time when you are meeting people out, do you get mad when people do the same to you?
No, that would be silly.
I try not to be, but it is hard.
Maybe a little.
Of course, when I am late there is always a real reason.
Do you feel comfortable sitting at a bar by yourself?
Of course, you meet a lot of fun people that way.
Not really, but I can handle it.
No, that makes me nervous.
I would never do that in a million years.
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Do you ever tell a story and notice people aren't paying attention anymore?
That rarely happens, but when it does, I just slowly shift the conversation to something else.
Yes, and I just stop talking when it does.
Yes, and that makes me mad.
Not that I have ever noticed.
How comfortable are you making small talk?
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not very comfortable
Not at all comfortable
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Someone you are dating asks you to go to a party with them where you don't know anyone, what do you do?
Go! This will be fun.
I am a little nervous, but I go.
I go, but I complain about it.
I tell them I am not going.
Could you hang out with a corporate lawyer from New York City and a Landscaper from Texas and feel just as comfortable with both of them?
Of course.
I think so.
It would be hard.
No way.
If you know a subject might bum someone out, would you avoid it?
I sure would.
I would try.
I probably would.
How would I possibly know what subjects would bum them out?
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Kids kind of bug you, but a friend invites you to her 3-year-old's birthday party, what do you do?
Go and do my best to have fun.
Go, but try and leave as soon as possible.
Tell her I am sick and I can't come.
Tell her I hate kids.
You are out to eat with family, and nothing looks good on the menu, what do you do?
Try something new, it might be good.
I would just suck it up and pretend I was happy.
I would pout a little, but I would be fine.
I would complain about how much I hated it there.
How often do you admit you are wrong?
Whenever I notice it.
When I need to save face.
When I am forced into it.
Pretty much never.
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