The Jerk Test

Someone asks for your honest opinion but your opinion is negative. What do you do?

Give the truth with care.

Say “You asked for honesty. Better not cry.”

Soften the truth.

Give the truth without care.

Give a gentle answer.

Someone asks a question you already answered. What happens?

You explain again kindly.

You explain again, but shorter.

You point to where you already answered.

You do not answer and wait for them to figure it out.

You say “I already told you this.”

Someone asks what you want to eat and then rejects every suggestion. You…

Say “You know what, you eat air.”

Suggest something simple.

Ask what they want instead.

Keep trying.

Tell them to make the decision.

You are in a group chat. Someone sends a five paragraph message. You…

Read it fully.

Reply hours later with “Just saw this.”

Skim politely.

React with an emoji and move on.

Leave the chat and never respond.

Someone you are not fond of calls your name from across the room. You…

Look up and wave.

Wait a moment before answering.

Pretend you did not hear them until they try again.

Respond immediately.

Ignore it completely and keep doing what you were doing.

Someone asks, “Do you mind helping me with something?”

“Um, I'd rather not.”

“Is there anyone else available?”

“Sure, what is it?”

“Of course.”

“How long will it take?”

A coworker shares a picture of their oddly looking pet. What is your response?

“Nice.”

“That’s an interesting photo.”

“Why does it look like that?”

“Aww, so adorable.”

“Too cute.”

A person bumps into you and does not apologize. Your move?

Let it go and continue on with your day.

Give them a confused blink.

Say “Excuse you.”

Bump them back with matching energy.

Say “Excuse me.”

Someone is walking slowly in front of you. What do you do?

Pass them dramatically so they know they were the problem.

Gently clear your throat.

Say “Excuse me” then walk around them.

Match their pace and wait patiently.

Speed-walk past like you are late to a meeting.

Someone is being dramatic about a minor inconvenience. What do you do?

Let them talk it out.

Offer them a fix so they stop complaining.

Ask “Is this the hill you want to die on?”

Say “It is not that serious.”

Listen and show concern.

A person keeps talking during an at-home movie. What is your move?

Whisper “Shh.”

Pause the movie and stare at them until they notice.

Glance over at them.

Ignore it.

Say “Can you not?” in a quiet but deadly voice.

You hold the door open for someone and they do not say thank you. Your reaction?

You mutter “You are welcome.”

You say “My mistake, I thought you were raised better.”

You hold the door just long enough for them to catch the door.

You keep holding it until they walk through.

You purposely shut the door in front of them next time.

Your friend tells a story wrong. What happens next?

You say “That is not how it went” and fix it.

You ask “Do you want the real version or your fan fiction?”

You retell the entire story properly.

You correct one tiny detail.

You let them talk.

A person starts venting for 40 straight minutes. What do you do?

Check your phone a few times.

Nod and say “Wow” every so often.

Stop them shortly after they begin and tell them you do not have time for this.

Interrupt and ask if there is a shorter version.

Listen patiently.

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