When the waiter brings you the wrong dish, what do you do?

I'd probably just accept it unless it's something I'm allergic to

I'd ask for the manager, then ask them how they can make such a simple mistake

I wouldn't say anything directly—I don't want to ruin my dinner. But I'll definitely let them know on the review I'll write as soon as I leave the place

I'd say that it's not what I ordered

Someone cuts you off at traffic. How would you react?

I'd honk at them once to let them know it wasn't cool and they shouldn't be doing that

I'd honk and tail them for a bit to help them understand how to behave in traffic

I'd honk, flash my lights, yell, and make hand gestures—they need to learn

A coworker accidentally spills coffee on your notes right before a meeting. You...

Take a deep breath and assure them it’s okay—accidents happen

Smile politely, but make sure they know you’re not thrilled

Make a somewhat passive-aggressive joke about their clumsiness

Call them out and ask them to fix it

Your partner left dirty dishes in the sink for the third time in a row this week. How do you react?

I'll remind them that this is an adult responsibility

I'll show them the dishes and ask whether they know how to do them or if they need a tutorial

I'll stop doing the dishes, too. Let them pile up

I'll do the dishes myself, but hint that this is a shared responsbility

A good friend of yours cancelled plans last minute, saying they don't feel like it anymore. How do you react?

I'd text them something like, "Would have been nicer if you told me earlier..."

I'd tell them that we can reschedule

I'd make new plans and post stories showing how much fun I'm having

You arrived at a beautiful cafe all by yourself. You wanted to read a book and watch the sunset, but a kid is throwing a big tantrum in the cafe. How would you react?

Loudly talk about kids and how they are uncontrollable

I wouldn't react at all—children are just being children

A co-worker takes credit for an idea that you shared first. What is your reaction?

Lesson learned—I'd speak up more next time

Casually mention that it was my idea

I'd confront them and call them what they are: a cheater

Oh, I'd make sure everybody knows the truth

A friend forgets your birthday. They apologize the next day. You...

Forgive them instantly—life gets busy

Accept the apology, but make a playful jab—they need to know that I noticed

Don't even acknowledge it—not worth it for someone like that

You've been waiting for 45 minutes in line and someone skips the line in front of you. How do you react?

I'd show them where the line starts

I'd cut in front of them to make my point

Your sibling borrows something of value and returns it damaged. You...

Stay calm and talk it through—they need to learn why it's not ok

Ask them to replace it and express your frustration

Bring it up every chance you get—how else will they learn to respect others' property?

Take something of theirs without asking—fair’s fair

Someone constantly one-ups you in a conversation. How do you handle them?

Let them have their moment—I don't care

Ironically say, "Wow!" to everything

I'd politely ask, "Are you able to talk about something other than yourself?"

A cashier is rude to you for no reason. How do you react?

I wouldn't react—must have been one of those bad days

I'd tell them nobody's having a good time and they should smile more

Ask for their manager—it's best to resolve the situation properly

Someone interrupts you four times in a row. How do you react?

I'd loudly say, "Hey everyone! Someone is giving a TED Talk over here!"

You catch your neighbor using your Wi-Fi. How would you react?

I'd change the name of the Wi-Fi to "Busted"

I'd go talk to them and ask how it felt freeloading on my Wi-Fi

A random kid pulls your hair and tries to kick you and you see that the parents don't pay attention to the kid. How do you react?

I'd shoot a look at the parent that says, "Really?"

I'd ask the parents whether they can control their kid

I'd do the same and see how they like it

Someone that you just met tells you to smile more. How do you react?

I'd tell them not to smile because it isn't a good look on them

I'd simply say, "No, thank you"

A co-worker has been pronouncing your name wrong even when you corrected them at least a dozen times before. How do you react?

I'd open the conversation up in a meeting

I'd start saying their name in wrong ways as well

Someone spoils the ending of a show you've been watching for the past week. How would you react?

I would politely inquire why would they do that and what is possibly wrong with them

I'd say they are mean and laugh it off

I'd spoil something that they are watching next

I'd gasp and say I'll get them back

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You might think you’re super nice even when you don’t have to be. Whether you’re sweet, savage, or something in between, we all have our moments. Moments where we can’t just say nice things, and bad things come out of our mouths in harsh tones. This quiz dives into those moments when we all get annoyed to different degrees. Let’s see how you react to the given situations. Let’s find out whether you are an actual angel or lowkey mean. 🤓

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Cee Cee 6 months ago

Those animal pictures don't really add anything.

29points

Kiki Likes Sweets Premium 6 months ago

Yeah, what emotion is gorilla? They're generally pretty chill...

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Mel in Georgia Premium 6 months ago

I'm pretty chill, but will correct people if they're crossing boundaries.

8points

Clown fish 6 months ago

You can be mean, but only when it's necessary. Yeah pretty much. I let alot slide but I'm not going to let everything slide

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Apatheist Account2 6 months ago

This is clearly not aimed at us Brits - every question needs a "shrug, tut, do nothing and move on" option :)

7points

Maples Dad 6 months ago

Not me.

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Nic Bert 6 months ago

Yeah I agree

1point

RM 6 months ago

For me it's a 'sigh and eye roll or mutter a sarcastic comment and then move on'

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arthbach 6 months ago

Apatheist Account2 , not everyone in the UK is a passive aggressive but job.

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cerinamroth 6 months ago

I'm a Brit but have been living in Germany for 20 years. I used to be the "shrug, tut and do nothing" brigade but now I'm in the "ignore it if I can truly live with it, otherwise shout "THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!" brigade. I'm quite a lot happier as a result!

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Ace Premium 6 months ago (edited)

When I clicked this I expected it to be about money-saving 'hacks'. I mean, when I say mean, I mean mean, but clearly when they say mean they mean mean. I mean. And when you say mean I don't think you mean what I think it means.

3points

Pengie 6 months ago (edited)

When did bp become BuzzFeed 2012

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and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 6 months ago

Not mean, but a pushover?? RUDE. And only occasionally accurate.

2points

Auntriarch 6 months ago

Patience of a saint and the grace of a yoga guru, muwahaha! Undercover pushover? No, I just save it up for special occasions.

2points

Miracle Max 6 months ago

#5 - Cancelled plans = Big sigh of relief for us introverts! #8 - The only correct answer is "I'm walking, here, I'm walking here!"

1point

Robert T 6 months ago

There was no option for "turn the air blue" when someone cuts you off in traffic!

1point

Bill Hanson 6 months ago

They don't have my answer. E.g. No. 20 - I'd start saying my name their way.

1point

Annette Hodge 6 months ago

A lot of times, there wasn't an answer I'd pick

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Brandy McNamee 6 months ago

The problem is, what I would actually do in some of these circumstances is not listed. #7, Depends on the circumstances. If it's important to my career, I'd request a private meeting with my superior and explain the situation in a calm, non-accusatory and practical manner. I'd keep everything private and professional and would emphasize it's not my intention to get anyone in trouble, but I can't sit idly by and let them take credit for my hard work. Otoh, if it's something inconsequential, I'm not a petty person and would just get on with it. Anything involving children, because I work with kids, often those with special needs, their antics don't really bother me. But I would most likely try to engage with them to deescalate a situation. Kids are easy, it's the adults that give me the most grief. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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CatD 6 months ago

"You can be mean, but only when it's necessary." Pretty much.

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ShortAttnSpanTheatre Premium 6 months ago

fun! animal answers weren't clear but who cares

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tee-lena 6 months ago

*You would not be aggressive* God *she's very aggressive*

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Beak Hookage 6 months ago

"Borderline pushover". Yeah, they've got my number. When someone's nasty to me I let them get away with it nine times out of ten and if it's someone I know I usually start thinking about how it was my fault somehow and I go back a few minutes later to say it's okay, I forgive you/I'm sorry because I just don't feel right until I've smoothed things over. Which makes a depressing amount of sense because I spent most of my childhood having people react to me being upset by getting angry and even sometimes punishing me for it so therefore if I get upset I must apologise to avoid punishment and make the other person not be angry with me, even if they're not even angry in the first place. F*****g trauma mutter mutter.

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