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The Reaction Test

Someone blames you for something that wasn't your fault. What do you do?

I start breaking down the situation and explaining why it wasn't my fault.

I immediately get defensive.

I start discussing how the situation can be addressed.

I stare at them in shock.

I tell them no and walk away.

None

You're running late and everything keeps going wrong. What are you most likely to do?

Grumble the entire time.

Get to the point where I'm unable to do anything for a few minutes.

Start wishing I had never left the house.

Tell myself it's not worth getting upset over.

Focus on what I can still accomplish.

None

Someone misunderstands what you meant. What's the first thing you do?

Decide this conversation isn't worth it.

Correct them immediately.

Apologize even if I wasn't wrong.

Explain it a different way.

Go completely blank.

None

You've had a terrible day and one more thing goes wrong. What happens next?

I tell myself it's not worth fighting over.

I immediately start complaining about it.

I just sit there for a minute.

I want to be left alone.

I start figuring out what needs to happen next.

None

Someone starts an argument with you. What's your first instinct?

Try to de-escalate the situation.

Go quiet.

Argue back.

Figure out what they're actually upset about.

Find a way out of the conversation.

None

Your plans fall apart at the last minute. What's the first thing you do?

Let out a very dramatic sigh.

I ask everyone else what they want to do.

I go quiet for a while.

I immediately start making a new plan.

I get overwhelmed and want to walk away from the whole thing.

None

Someone asks you a question you'd really rather not answer. What do you do?

Try to get out of answering.

Carefully choose my response.

Ask why they want to know.

My brain immediately forgets how words work.

Answer before I probably should.

None

An unexpected problem pops up. What do you do first?

I start looking for solutions.

I need a minute before I can think clearly.

I wish it would disappear.

I try to keep everyone calm.

I scream out in frustration.

None

You're overwhelmed and have too much on your plate. What are you most likely to do?

Make sure everyone else is okay.

Start making lists.

Vent about it.

Withdraw from everyone.

Pretend it doesn't exist for a little while.

None

Someone sends you a text that says, "We need to talk." What's your immediate reaction?

I start asking questions.

I stare at the message for way too long.

I try to keep the conversation calm.

I text back immediately.

I suddenly find something else to do.

None

Someone says something that hurts your feelings. What happens next?

I immediately say something back.

I find a reason to leave.

I get really quiet.

I start asking questions.

I try to change the subject.

None

Time's up

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