Tell Us About Your Mannerisms and We'll Tell You Your Old English Name

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About This Quiz

It's time to take a look at how ye do things! Your simple, everyday actions and your mannerisms while doing them can tell us a whole lot about your personality. In fact, your mannerisms will tell us which Old English name you should have had embossed on your birth certificate.

After this quiz, you'll no longer have to endure your boss, your kids, your worst enemy saying your name. You'll have a brand new Old English name they'll need to learn before they can address you.

Whether you're more of an Emma than you are a Samantha or you are more a Patrick than you are a Joshua, your Old English name will give you a renewed sense of identity. You'll feel fresher and lighter shedding the skin of your boring, everyday name. You might even find yourself speaking in an English accent by the time we're done.

Okay, you might not talk like you grew up on the streets of Birmingham or Manchester, but you will have an official name for your Old English alter ego. Will it be the name you've always envisioned for yourself, or will it be something completely new? You must take the quiz to find out.

What do you do with your pinky when you drink tea?

My pinky is usually out.

My pinky is in.
I have never noticed.

I don't drink tea.

What do you do when you have to wait in line?

I call someone.

I read a magazine.
I look at my phone.

I talk to other people in line with me.

How would your friends describe your laugh?

Hearty

Contagious
Hilarious

Loud

How many times a day do you roll your eyes?

I roll my eyes every time my boss talks.

I roll my eyes when I watch the news.
I would say I roll my eyes at least once a day.

I try to avoid it. It's rude.

Do you always use good manners?

I try, but everyone messes up sometimes.

I use excellent manners.
I wish I could say that I always use good manners.

There are times to forget the manners.

Where do you put your napkin when you eat?

My napkin goes in my lap.

It's on the side of the plate.
I usually hold it in my hand.

It is beneath the silverware.

Do you talk with your hands a lot?

I do talk with my hands a lot.

I wouldn't say a lot.
I could communicate only using hand gestures.

I use a few gestures at work.

How do you wave to someone?

I use the princess wave.

I move my hand up and down.
I move my hand side to side.

I throw the peace sign.

Do you stand tall when you walk?

I'm guilty of slouching.

It depends where I'm walking.
I stand tall when I walk.

How else are you supposed to stand?

How would you react to walking into a surprise party?

I would already know about it, but I would act surprised.

I would probably cry.
I startle easily. I might need a diaper.

I would be furious that no one told me.

Do you make chit chat at a checkout register?

I talk to the people around me.

I say thank you to the clerk.
I try not to talk to anyone.

I always ask how the clerk is doing.

How would we find you at your desk?

I would have headphones on.

I would be slouched over.
I would be up and moving around in my space.

I would be talking to my coworkers.

How would you describe yourself in the morning?

Chipper

Clumsy
Grumpy

Active

Do you hold doors for others?

I always hold doors for others.

It depends on the person.
If I see someone carrying something, I will help with the door.

I would hold the door for an elderly person.

Which romantic gesture are you likely to give your significant other?

I would use my puppy dog eyes.

We have a secret signal.
I would blow a kiss.

I would sign I love you.

How do you get what you want?

I save up for it.

I push people out of the way.
I work hard for it.

I put a plan in action.

How would your coworkers describe your demeanor?

Graceful

Nice
Stoic

Pleasant

How do you answer the door when someone you do not know knocks?

I open the door just a little.

I look through the peep hole.
I hide until they go away.

I open the door and say hello.

Do you have good table manners?

I'm sure high society wouldn't think so.

I have fantastic table manners.
I would like to improve them.

I don't know fancy etiquette, but I'm always courteous.

How do you handle disagreements?

I argue until I get my point across.

I respectfully disagree.
I shrug it off.

I try to find common ground.

How do you hold a book when you read it?

I usually read in bed propped up on a pillow.

I tend to hold the book really close.
I usually have the book on a table or desk.

I hold the book and look down at it.

How often do you look at your phone every day?

I look at my phone constantly.

I look at it a few times.
I look at it once or twice.

I turn it off when I'm with others.

Do you always try to make a good first impression?

I always strive for a good first impression.

If people don't like me, that's not my problem.
I don't really try, but I usually do make a good first impression.

I have better things to do than to care what others think.

Which hand gesture do you use most?

Middle finger

Peace sign
Okay

I hail a cab most often.

When you are drunk, how would your friends say you act?

Respectfully

Silly
Strange

Confident

Which character from "The Big Bang Theory" are you mannerisms most like?

Leonard

Amy
Sheldon

Penny

Are you a good host?

I'm an excellent host!

I'm a better guest.
My hosting skills are improving.

I am very hospitable.

How would you carry a bag of groceries?

it would dangle by the handle.

I would carry it on my hip.
I would put it in my backpack.

I would carry it in the center of my body.

Do you have a good poker face?

My face gives me away every time!

I have a great poker face.
Those closest to me can read my expressions.

I don't even try to hide how I feel.

How do you think your pet would describe you?

I don't have a pet.

My pet would say I'm nice.
My pet would say I'm skimpy with the food.

My pet would say I'm wonderful.

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