Tell Us How Gross You Think These Habits Are and We'll Guess Your Age

By: Teresa M.

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

You may or may not have a sensitive gag reflex, but everyone is grossed out by a quirk all their own. Whether it's a plate of calamari or the way that someone behaves, we know that you are grossed out by something! During this quiz, we're going to examine the things you find repulsive in human behavior. The way you react will give away your age!

As we find out what human habits utterly disgust you, you'll give away a lot of facts about your age. You might not find the occasional white lie all that offensive, others might find it the worst thing you can do to another person!

Your tolerance for the habits of others will provide us with a lot of clues about the number of years you have called this planet home. You have a certain set of standards for your own habits, and deep inside you demand the same of others. You can't hide what you find repulsive from us!

Take a deep breath before you begin, and remember that words cannot hurt you. React to each of the habits and personality traits we present, and we'll know how many candles go on your next cake! Don't start gagging now!

Which habit drives you craziest in your coworkers?

Passing the buck

Pushing work off on someone else
Sloppy work

Kissing up to the boss

Does snoring bother you?

I can't sleep when someone is snoring.

I snore.
People snore and they can't help it.

I don't think it's a gross habit.

Would you say something if you saw someone leave their dog's mess without picking it up?

I would give them a dirty look.

I would just be silently disgusted.
It depends on the person.

Darn right, I'm saying something!

Do you think it's gross to constantly touch your face?

I don't see why that would be gross.

It is really unsanitary.
There's a time and a place for that.

I do find it gross.

What do you think when you see someone spitting?

Maybe they needed to spit.

I think they need a lesson in manners.
I think they should have found a bathroom.

I think they are an unmannered sloth.

Do you crack your knuckles?

That's really bad for you.

I do when I'm anxious.
No, and it makes me crazy.

I do not, and it makes me cringe when others do it.

If you knew someone had not washed their hands after going to the restroom, what would you do?

I would avoid shaking hands with them.

I would shake my head silently.
I would ask them about it.

I would tell them to go wash their hands.

Which of the following do you find most vile?

Dishonesty

Gluttony
Not taking responsibility

Being late all the time

Have you ever seen someone sniff their armpit?

Yes, and you have to make sure you are fresh.

I have, and it's really nasty.
Yes, and it is an avoidable thing to do.

Yes, and I let them know how gross they are.

Do you play with your gum?

Sometimes

Never
I don't chew gum.

Gum is meant to stay in your mouth.

How do you feel when someone belches and doesn't say excuse me?

It happens to all of us.

I am completely grossed out.
I excuse them out loud since they can't do it themselves.

I tell them that I think they are a pig.

Does it totally gross you out when someone passes gas?

Everyone has to do it sometimes.

As long as I don't smell it, I don't care.
It grosses me out, but I don't say anything.

I tell the person to go wipe.

How do you feel when you see someone picking a scab?

I think they could do it at home.

It makes me want to vomit.
Sometimes, you have to pick a scab.

I let them know that I think they are a savage.

How do you feel about people who stand on the toilet seat?

I'm not sitting on some of them either.

I'm sure they have to do it sometimes.
If a bathroom is that nasty, use a different one.

They should be properly potty trained.

Do you know anyone that chews on their hair?

I chew my hair.

I do not.
I'm sure I do.

I do, and it makes me insane.

What do you find the grossest about public restrooms?

I can't stand the smell.

It's gross when people don't flush.
I find everything about them disgusting.

I'll never understand why people pee on the seats.

How do you feel when you see someone biting their nails?

I don't mind as long as they don't spit them.

I think they are probably anxious.
I think they are anxious.

I am totally grossed out by it.

What do you do when someone coughs without covering their mouth?

I reach for the Lysol.

I avoid them.
I tell them it's rude.

I suggest seeing a doctor.

How would you react to seeing someone pop a zit in public?

I would gag.

I would ignore it.
I would shoot them a dirty look.

I would tell them to find a bathroom mirror.

Does it make you nuts when someone chews with their mouth open?

I think everyone does sometimes.

I think it's disgusting.
I can't eat with those people.

I tell them to chew like a civilized human.

How do you react when you see someone picking their nose?

I get them a tissue.

I gag.
I look away and pretend I didn't see it.

I tell them how disgusting I find it.

How gross is it when you can smell someone's body odor?

Totally gross!

It depends on their smell.
It's completely vile!

So gross it makes me angry!

Does it make you crazy when someone taps a pencil on a table repeatedly?

Yes, it makes me insane.

I do it sometimes.
Yes, and I take the pencil.

I don't find it gross, but it is annoying.

Where do you clip your toenails?

In the living room

In the bedroom
I let my pedicurist do it.

In the bathroom

How do you feel about public displays of affection?

I think it's sweet.

Holding hands is okay.
As long as they aren't making out, it's okay.

Affection is something better experienced in private.

Do you think it's rude to talk on your phone in line at the grocery store?

I do it all the time.

If they are talking loudly, it's very rude.
It's rude, but not gross.

As long as they aren't talking to me, I don't care.

How do you feel when you see someone pulling out a wedgie in public?

I wouldn't want to be that uncomfortable either!

I think it's gross, but it has to be done sometimes.
I think they could have found a private corner.

I think they have no common sense.

Do you say anything when you see someone scratching their backside in public?

No, but I laugh.

It depends on the person.
Sometimes, you have to scratch.

I most certainly do tell them to get some manners.

What could a family member do to gross you out?

It's gross when they heat up fish in the microwave.

It's gross to see a male family member scratching down below.
I can't stand seeing fingernail clippings around the house.

When my family doesn't flush, I get irate.

How do you feel about smoking in public places?

I think it should be banned.

I really don't care.
I avoid places like that.

I think smokers should keep it at home.

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