Quiz: How Brutally Honest Could You Be?

1. Your friend just started a new business, and you think it's destined for failure. You:

Offer to help them with their business plan

Share your doubts but suggest possible improvements

Keep your concerns to yourself

Tell them it's a terrible idea and won't work.

2. When a friend asks for your opinion on their new haircut, you:

Tell them it's amazing, even if it's not

Give them a vague response to avoid hurting their feelings

Offer constructive criticism

Bluntly say it's not flattering

3. If you catch your colleague spreading office gossip, you:

Join in and share your thoughts

Ignore it and move on

Express your disapproval but don't name names

Call them out directly

4. Your partner asks if they've gained weight. You respond by:

Telling them they look great no matter what

Saying you haven't noticed any change

Addressing the issue gently

Being brutally honest about the weight gain

5. Your friend just released their first music album, and it's not great. You:

Praise their effort and enthusiasm

Say it's not your style but congratulate them

Share your honest feedback on what needs improvement

Tell them it's awful and they should stop

6. Your colleague asks for your opinion on their creative project, but you find it uninspiring. You:

Point out the areas that need work but highlight the potential

Shower them with praise and encouragement

Give a lukewarm response

Bluntly say it's boring and lacks originality

7. Your partner asks how they rank compared to your previous relationships. You:

Share what you appreciate in your current relationship

Explain that each relationship is unique and can't be compared

Tell them they're the best without a doubt

Admit they don't quite measure up to your ex in some aspects

8. Your sibling asks if their new romantic interest is attractive. You:

Insist they are the most attractive person your sibling could find

Give an honest opinion without being too harsh

Offer a vague response to avoid potential conflict

Tell them their partner is unattractive and you can't understand the attraction

9. Your friend is excited about their new hobby, but they are not particularly talented at it. You:

Cheer them on and admire their enthusiasm

Support their passion even if it's not their strong suit

Suggest they quit because they're not cut out for it

Encourage them to hone their skills

10. Your sibling wants to know if their cooking is terrible. You:

Always rave about their meals

Avoid the topic

Provide pointers on how to improve

Admit it's far from gourmet

11. Your coworker's presentation skills are dreadful. You:

Act as if they're doing well

Keep quiet and let them learn on their own

Offer advice to enhance their skills

Tell them it's painful to watch

12. A stranger asks your opinion on their appearance. You:

Compliment them regardless

Give a noncommittal response

Share constructive feedback

Tell them the truth if it's not positive

13. Your neighbor's new dog is unruly and barks incessantly. You:

Pretend you don't hear it

Avoid them and the dog

Offer training tips and resources

Confront them about the noise

14. Your significant other asks if they are your "forever person." You respond by:

Declaring eternal love

Saying you're not sure what the future holds

Discussing your feelings openly

Admitting you have doubts

15. Your friend wears an outfit that doesn't match. You:

Say they look great no matter what

Offer fashion advice diplomatically

Ignore it and change the topic

Point out the clashing elements