HOW POPULAR ARE YOU?

By Eleanor Early

Do you sometime wonder whether people like you? Here is your answer. Based on psychological tests gives you a general estimate of your popularity. The higher the score the more likeable you are. A score of 17 is good.


1. I express my opinion freely and unsought.

    True

    False

2. I feel superior to three of my best friends.

    True

    False

3. I like to eat alone.

    True

    False

4. I read front-page murder stories.

    True

    False

5. I like tests like this one.

    True

    False

6. I talk about my aspirations, disappointments and problems.

    True

    False

7. I borrow often.

    True

    False

8. I am a 'Dutch Treat' addict.

    True

    False

9. When I describe something that has happened I give every small detail.

    True

    False

10. I like entertaining when entertaining costs money.

    True

    False

11. I pride myrself on my absolute frankness.

    True

    False

12. I keep people waiting when I have an appointment with them.

    True

    False

13. I honestly like children (not my own only).

    True

    False

14. I play practical jokes.

    True

    False

15. I think it silly for middle-aged people to fall in love.

    True

    False

16. I cordially dislike more than seven people.

    True

    False

17. I like nurseing grudges.

    True

    False

18. I frequently use words such as 'awfully,' dreadfully,' 'terribly'.

    True

    False

19. Telephone operators and salesmen irritate me.

    True

    False

20. I consider stupid and uninteresting the people who do not share my enthusiasm for music, books, and sport.

    True

    False

21. I break your word as often as I keep it (THINK TWICE).

    True

    False

22. I criticize often, and to their faces, my family, my best friend and my employees.

    True

    False

23. Do you become depressed or discouraged when things go badly?

    True

    False

24. I am altogether glad of the success of my friends (when I am out of luck).

    True

    False

25. I do indulge in interesting gossip.

    True

    False