All of us have our moments when we feel like we are king or queen of the world and we act a bit petty sometimes. This is especially so when we feel wronged. Why do humans resort to such measures?
When placed in certain situations, most of us do not like to feel vulnerable and bare our souls. So, we mask our real emotions with defiance and being rude in the process. We sometimes end up damaging a relationship in order to get our way, rather than be honest with the other party. But we shouldn't be petty, because we may lose valuable friendships along the way. Instead, we should initiate an adult conversation with the people involved and express truthfully how we feel.
In this quiz, find out exactly how petty you are. Pick the closest reaction you would do in the following scenarios, and you'll know exactly how much pettiness you possess.
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How Petty Are You? Quiz Questions
Are you someone who holds grudges?
I hold grudges, but I let go of them easily.
I never ever hold grudges.
I still hate anyone who has ever done anything wrong to me.
I only hold grudges for unforgivable errors.
When you and a loved one have an argument, what do you do?
Suggest you both take time off, then reach out to them after.
Wait for an apology, after which you'd apologize.
Try to fix the problem immediately.
Ignore them.
How do you text back someone you don't like that you've acknowledged their message?
"Okay"
"Got it!"
"K"
I don't like them, so I'm not gonna reply.
Your friend tells you a false negative rumor that they've heard about you. What would you do?
I'd brush it off.
I'd set the rumor straight.
I'd find out who said it and confront them.
I'd ask my friend to stop spreading the rumor and to pass the message to who she heard the rumor from.
You find out who started the rumor. What will you do?
I'll forget about the issue and treat them normally.
I'll spread another rumor about him.
I'll confront him and ask him to stop.
I'll give him the cold shoulder.
In a text argument, do you ever bring up old messages as evidence?
Yes, I make sure he knows what he or I have said.
No, I don't think that's necessary.
I refer to them but I don't mention it.
How many people have you blocked on social media?
I don't think I've blocked anyone on purpose.
Some, mostly spam accounts.
A few, but they're people who've done me wrong.
Too many to count!
Do you get annoyed when people read your messages but don't reply right away?
Yes, so I'll do the same to them.
Yes, it really annoys me.
Nope, they're probably busy.
Kind of, but as long as they reply me, I'll be okay.
Do you send a follow-up text when they don't reply?
Yes, but only if they haven't replied for a couple of days.
Yes, only if it's important.
No, I would never.
No, and I'll ignore them if they reply.
You see someone you don't like trip and fall down. You would:
Call for help.
Laugh.
Walk away without doing anything.
Help them up.
How often do you say "I just think it's funny how" at the start of a sentence expressing your displeasure?
Rarely
Sometimes
Never!
All the time!
Do you tend to speak or write about someone indirectly, with the intended person possibly hearing or seeing it?
All the time!
Sometimes
Never!
Rarely
How often do you have to get in the last word?
All the time!
Rarely
Sometimes
Never
You and your friend have two slices of pizza left, but one is obviously bigger than the other. You:
Explain the situation and come to a decision together.
Give the bigger one to him and take the smaller one.
Give the smaller one to him and take the bigger one.
Ask if you could have the bigger one.
When do you think an argument ends?
When we come to an equal compromise.
When I haven't made a compromise as huge as the other person.
When I get my way.
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