
As you grow older, it's only normal to have an increasingly skeptical view of the world, the people and things around you. You learn to become less trusting because of the times you've been hurt by believing in someone. However, there are reasons why you should still see things in a positive light.
When you have a cynical attitude, you readily expect people to behave in a negative self-serving way. You immediately focus on the worst in people, which makes you feel uncomfortable around them for no proven reason. Also, you may be very critical of others. Treating others this way over a prolonged period will make you question yourself in the same critical way. You may end up being hard on yourself no matter what you do. So it's best for you to shed the negativity and live life more positively.
In this quiz, tell us how you would react to certain situations. Based on your answers, we will tell you just how cynical of a person you are.
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What was the best part of school for you?

It was something else!
Studying
After school activities
Gossip
Graduation
Lunch time
Do you think it's important for a couple to get married?

Definitely, it is important to make this highest level of commitment.
I think it's enough to live together as a couple.
It depends on whether the couple wants to make the commitment.
I don't even believe in relationships.
When you see someone asking for donations, what is your first thought?

"They're doing something good with their lives."
"How much should I donate?"
"I need to find a way to get around these people."
"They're probably scammers."
What do you think of businessmen who flaunt their wealth?

Everyone is entitled to living their lives the way they want to.
They're just selfish people who use others.
I don't care about them at all.
They're hardworking people who deserve their wealth.
When a friend hasn't talked to you in a while, what do you think of them?

He's probably too busy, but he still cares about me.
He doesn't consider me a friend, like I did.
I'm not a priority in his life.
I'm too busy to think about these things.
When you pass by a busker performing, what do you do?

Tell the busker what a good performer he is.
Put some money in the pile.
Just ignore him and walk away.
Think to yourself about how bad of a performer he is.
When someone argues with you, how do you respond?

You try to calmly end the argument.
You end the argument abruptly and cut all ties with him.
You ignore him.
You fight back.
What would you like more of?

I'd want something else!
Adventure
Money
Love
Time
Skills
What are your feelings about Valentines' Day?

You feel like it's just a scheme to grab money from people.
You think it's an important part of anyone's romantic life.
You can't be bothered by the holiday.
You aren't spending a single cent, but you'll let your loved ones know how you feel about them.
How often do you see the good in people?

Never
All the time
Rarely
Sometimes
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full?

I see it as completely full.
Half-full
Half-empty
I see it as completely empty.
If two of your closest friends are fighting, what would you do?

Support the person you think is in the right.
Stay out of it and hope the issue gets resolved.
Bring them together and try to resolve the situation.
Talk about them behind their backs.
Are you a sarcastic person?

Sometimes, just to be funny.
I only am when I need to be.
I can't even see through sarcasm.
LOL, I would never ever be sarcastic.
How easy is it for you to trust someone?

Depends on how long I've known them.
It's almost impossible for me to trust someo
Everyone deserves to be trusted.
They must have done something to prove their loyalty to me.
How do you view the future?

I don't think about the future.
It's going to be amazing.
We are all screwed.
I'm hoping for the best.
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Apparently I’m 67% cynical.
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