Test Yourself: Can You Be Bought?
Money is a double-edged sword: it can afford a better lifestyle and empower people to do many meaningful things. At the same time, it can also cause people to lose themselves, become driven by it, and make choices that betray their conscience. Do you care about money? Can you be bought? If you’re interested, take this test to see how likely you are to be swayed by money.
1. When you are at a crosswalk waiting to cross the street, what do you do?
Wait for the walk signal → 1 point
Cross when the person next to you goes → 2 points
Check that no cars are coming and cross → 3 points
2. If you see an elderly lady fall, would you help her?
Yes → 1 point
I’d help if someone went with me → 2 points
No → 3 points
3. What do you think the percentage of thieves is in society?
10% → 1 point
30% → 2 points
50% or more → 3 points
4. Whose opinion about your life do you care about the most?
Parents or older family members → 1 point
Friends → 2 points
I don't care about anyone's opinion → 3 points
5. What is the longest time you can keep a secret?
More than 5 years → 1 point
Up to 2 years → 2 points
Up to 6 months → 3 points
6. If you had the power to choose a job, what would you choose?
A job I love → 1 point
A job that isn’t tiring → 2 points
The highest-paying job → 3 points
7. When you feel your partner is not good enough for you, what do you do?
Stay in the relationship → 1 point
Break up amicably → 2 points
Cheat in secret → 3 points
8. When you find others laughing at you, what do you do?
Wait for a chance to get back at them → 1 point
Confront them directly → 2 points
Pretend you didn't hear → 3 points
9. What do you think is the value of life?
It’s the most precious thing → 1 point
I would give up my life for love → 2 points
It’s not very important → 3 points
10. What do you think you have the most around you?
Close friends → 1 point
Fair-weather friends → 2 points
Ambiguous friendships with the opposite sex → 3 points
Likelihood of being swayed by money: 25% (10-15 points)
You aren’t easily swayed by money because you don’t place too much importance on it. You believe many things matter more, such as family, love, and friendship. Unless there’s truly no other choice, you wouldn’t betray your conscience for money.
Likelihood of being swayed by money: 53% (16-21 points)
You’re somewhat indecisive, and how easily you’re swayed by money depends on the people around you. If you see others doing it, you might also set aside your conscience; however, if those around you believe it’s wrong, you’ll likely be influenced to uphold your moral standards.
Likelihood of being swayed by money: 73% (22-25 points)
Perhaps because of life’s pressures, desire is starting to take over, and you believe only money can give you a prosperous life and dignity. As a result, you may take shortcuts to earn more money, sometimes even betraying your conscience—but only when the payoff is significant. If it’s just a small amount, you wouldn’t cross your moral line.
Likelihood of being swayed by money: 93% (26-30 points)
You’re someone who can be bought. Money is what matters most to you; in your value system, it can buy everything. When money is on the table, human dignity, conscience, and morality become unimportant and can be cast aside at any time. As long as the price is right, you’d do anything.