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About This Quiz
According to psychology texts, there are five different markers of emotional intelligence. Self-awareness, social skills, self-regulation, motivation and empathy are the categories used to measure one's type of emotional IQ. We think a test based around those things would be as exciting as watching paint dry, though. So, we're going to take things in a different direction.
During this quiz, we are stepping away from the academic exams used to measure how intellectually smart you are. Instead, the questions will center around the things that make you who you are, how you respond and your likes and dislikes. By the time we've examined your personality under a microscope, we'll know where you fall on the scale. Are you emotionally intelligent or emotionally irreverent?ÂÂ
Your emotional intelligence is much different from the diploma or the degree that you hold. Your emotional intelligence measures the way you handle the things that life throws at you. Whether you fly off the handle or quietly seethe, the way you handle your world is always the true test of how emotionally grown-up you are. Does your emotional IQ sit on the higher end of the scale, or are you in need of a life lesson or two?
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When's the last time you made a pinky swear?
I think I was a teenager.
It was recently.
I really should make more of those.
I signed a contract once and that's basically the same thing.
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Which one of these things makes you giggle more?
Dad jokes
Cartoons
Getting revenge
Being tickled
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How many times a day do you watch cute kitten videos?
Puppy videos are more my style.
I need at least one per day.
I don't need kitten videos.
Sometimes, it's all I accomplish.
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What do you daydream about most often?
Being on vacation
Someone I love
Winning the lottery
Lunch
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How would you respond to being told that you're attractive?
I would blush.
I might faint.
I'm sure I would giggle.
I would say, "I know."
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Would anyone say that you are a real pottymouth?
Everyone would say that!
My family might say that.
I totally admit it.
I never say bad words.
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Do you trust your instincts or ignore your gut?
I always listen to my stomach.
I usually trust my instincts.
My instincts are wrong sometimes.
I could stand to listen to myself more.
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Can you see yourself taking "the plunge" anytime soon?
I've already "plunged."
No, thank you.
I hope so.
I'm happy with the way things are, but I'm open to the idea.
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Are you the type that pouts when you don't get what you want?
You bet!
I pout when no one can see me.
Pouting never solves anything.
I usually get angry.
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When you open gifts, do you rip them apart like a wild animal?
How else do you open them?
I take my time and remove each piece of tape.
I tear a little corner and start from there.
I feel like doing that, but I try to show a little restraint.
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In your opinion, what's the most exciting day of the year?
My birthday
My anniversary
Halloween
New Year's Day
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What SnapChat filter sums up your sense of humor?
Dog with tongue hanging out
Puking rainbow
Dancing hot dog
Pink glow flower crown
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Which one of these comfort foods makes everything all right?
Ice cream
Mac and cheese
I try to avoid comfort eating.
Tomato soup
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Do you blush when you think someone's cute?
I get a little flushed.
No, but I get antsy.
I get really shy.
I blush when the wind blows my way.
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Are you hard on yourself when you make a mistake?
Nope! That's what other people are for.
I try not to be.
If I've hurt someone, I am.
No one's harder on me than me.
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Would you let someone with fewer items pay before you at the grocery store?
I'm in too big of a hurry for that.
If they are nice, I will.
It's the right thing to do.
They can use self-checkout.
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Are you trustworthy enough to keep a secret about a surprise party?
I always blow it!
You can trust me with anything.
I've done it before, and it was hard to keep my mouth shut.
As long as I don't have to lie, I am.
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Do you have a movie quote for all of life's situations?
No, but I have a motivational saying for them.
Busted!
I'm better with song lyrics.
I mostly have curse words for that.
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Does it take you a while to catch on to sarcasm?
I'm usually the one dishing it out.
I don't understand sarcasm.
I live for sarcastic comments.
No, it takes me three weeks before I get a joke.
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Out of all your bad habits, which one could use a leash?
I don't have any bad habits.
I bite my nails sometimes.
I stay up way too late.
I could spend a little less.
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What do you wish you could spend less of your life doing?
Worrying
Cleaning
Driving
Using the internet
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Are you a people person or a creature of space?
I need my space ... lots of space!
I don't like big crowds.
I hate being alone!
I like people in small doses.
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When you look in the mirror, what's the first word that comes to mind?
Cutie
Hot
Weirdo
Unique
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What makes you crazy when other people do it?
That leg shaking thing drives me insane!
Being late all the time is annoying.
It's not that hard to tell the truth.
You should always close your mouth when you chew.
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Do you tend to bite your tongue or let it fly?
You can tell by my face.
I say what I think.
I usually keep it to myself.
If it's important, I'll speak up.
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Which member of your friend group are you?
I'm the crazy aunt/uncle.
I'm the baby.
I'm the parent.
I'm the weird older sister or brother.
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How do you shake off your stress?
I work out.
Sleeping helps.
Long bubble baths
Long talks with friends
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Would your best friend say you're bold and brave?
My best friend would laugh at the question.
I think so.
Of course!
I'm sure they would say I have wimpy moments, too.
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Does it take you forever to make up your mind about what to wear?
It depends on where I'm going.
I don't give it much thought.
It takes longer than anything else involved with getting ready.
I usually wear what's clean.
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Do you shake hands with your opponent when you lose a game?
I let them know that they did a good job.
No; I'm usually too mad.
It's part of the ritual.
It depends on what I've lost.
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