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Are You Boring Test

Being boring has a high social cost. We evolved to focus on what’s most interesting; if something, or someone, isn’t, our instinct is to move away and seek something that seems more important or engaging. Could your conversational style be limiting you? Consider these questions to find out.

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1. A lot of my conversations focus on my complaints about what’s bothering me.

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2. In conversations, I like to give people a complete update on what I’ve been up to.

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3. Once someone answers a question, I move on instead of asking follow-ups.

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4. I make an effort to show my interest in someone’s conversation by nodding, smiling, and making eye contact.

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5. People often don't remember me, even if we've met a couple of times.

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6. I can listen to someone even when I’m doing another task on my phone.

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7. Once I start talking about a topic with someone, I tend to stay with it because its rude to change the subject.

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8. I'm not especially excited about meeting new people.

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9. In conversations, I make it a point to ask others a lot of questions about their lives.

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10. I try not to make jokes in conversation because I’m never sure if someone will like them.

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11. I don’t like to tell the same story to different people, even if one group liked it.

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12. I don’t laugh easily even when someone else is being funny.

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13. I don’t like to talk about my setbacks with others; I don’t think people want to hear about them.

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14. My friends and co-workers really seem to like having me around.

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15. When I enter a conversation, it’s usually because I feel obligated to in the situation.

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16. Conversations should just be social; I don’t like to get into my opinions too much with others.

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17. I don’t like to call too much attention to myself by raising my voice or using hand gestures when I talk.

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18. In a conversation, I prioritize sharing what I need to say. After that, I may not focus as much on other people’s stories.

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19. People tend to remember the stories I tell.

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20. I try to recognize other people’s emotions and adjust my behavior accordingly.

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