Take the Social Skills Quiz
Test Question: A baby is fast asleep, and you quietly tiptoe over to admire his adorable face. Suddenly, he wakes up. What do you instinctively think he’ll do next?
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A: Cry loudly
Choosing this option suggests you may find social interactions challenging and feel a bit anxious around others. To avoid exposing your vulnerabilities, you tend to keep your guard up and are hesitant to get too close. While that protects you from getting hurt, it can also leave you feeling lonely without many close friends.
B: Smile at you
Choosing this option suggests you’re good at navigating social situations and comfortable meeting new people. You connect easily with a wide range of people. At times, though, you might get wrapped up in your own world and overlook others’ feelings or perspectives. With a few adjustments, your relationships could be even stronger.
C: Look at you and go back to sleep
Choosing this option indicates you’re somewhat solitary and prefer to do things on your own. You find making friends draining and feel most at ease alone. However, in the workplace you still need to collaborate and communicate. If you always go it alone, it may hold back your performance.
D: Stare at you intently
Choosing this option suggests you can be a bit high-strung and have a strong desire for connection. You care a lot about how others see you, so you tread carefully in social situations. You worry about falling short and possibly harming the relationships you’ve worked hard to build. That can be exhausting; approaching relationships with a more relaxed mindset would make things easier.