d0804ffHow Diplomatic Are You? To be diplomatic, means to have the ability to avoid hurting or offending others. This skill is of the utmost important. Do you know how diplomatic you are? Take these 10 questions and find out!
How do you handle a co-worker who consistently mispronounces your name?
I gently remind them how to pronounce my name
I start pronouncing their name wrong on purpose
I get irritated but say nothing
I confide in human resources
Other
You are shopping with your significant other when they try on a new pair of unflattering pants. They immediately exclaim that they love them and ask you what you think. What do you say?
I tell the truth
I sugarcoat the truth by pointing them in a different direction
I fudge the truth
I laugh and tell them they look terrible
Other
The waiter has just taken the orders of two people who came into the restaurant after you were seated. What do you do?
I patiently wait
I assume they're busy and enjoy the company of those around me
I complain to the restaurant owner
I make snarky asides to the waiter when he does come
Other
Your sister and mother are having an all out brawl on Christmas Eve. Do you intervene?
Absolutely, I calm them both down and get them to talk
I let them hash it out and talk to them after
I pick a side and start fighting
I chime in and get very involved
Other
What word do you believe others would use to describe you?
Confident
Bold
Timid
Happy
Exuberant
Other
As a child, what was your dream job?
Famous author
Actress
Doctor
Lawyer
Politician
Other
Your teenage daughter wants to wear a scandalous outfit. You don't want to fight. How do you resolve the situation?
I gently remind her about self respect
Lie about how cold it is
Forbade her form leaving
Tell her you'd prefer if she changed
Offer to help her pick something new out
Other
What earth element are you most drawn to?
Water
Fire
Wood
Air
Other
A co-worker you find particularly unattractive asks you to go out for a drink after work. He or she is clearly interested in dating you. What do you do?
Feign a nasty headache
Tell them politely that you're not interested in dating anyone