
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?

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

I don't even believe in relationships.
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.
When you see someone asking for donations, what is your first thought?

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

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

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

Just ignore him and walk away.
Tell the busker what a good performer he is.
Put some money in the pile.
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!
Time
Money
Skills
Adventure
Love
What are your feelings about Valentines' Day?

You think it's an important part of anyone's romantic life.
You can't be bothered by the holiday.
You feel like it's just a scheme to grab money from people.
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?

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

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

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

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

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

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