Test: Are you a pleasant person to work with?

1. Are you invested in the success of your colleagues? It's not enough to celebrate their achievements, you need to actively contribute to them.

Sometimes

I don't really care!

Always

2. Are you proactive about seeking feedback about your working style from colleagues? (i.e. "I think I can be overly critical sometimes and that it's detrimental. What do you think -- have you ever noticed me doing this?"Even if they haven't noticed whatever behavior you cite, saying this will give them license to provide feedback on something else you might be doing and unaware of).

Always

Sometimes.

Rarely

Not at all.

3. Are you proactive about asking your manager for feedback? This can be by telling them what your goals are for becoming a better co-worker and then work together to assess your progress on a regular basis.

Always

Sometimes

Rarely

Not at all.

4. Are you attentive to the reactions of your colleagues? When you say something, really listen to their responses -- are they 100% on board? Are they stiffly agreeing? Do they seem troubled by any of your decisions?

Yes! Always.

Sometimes

Rarely

No

5. Are you thoughtful about your response? If someone asks you for feedback, you take the time necessary to get as full an understanding as you can and give informed feedback.

I listen, think then speak. Always

Occasionally.

I answer quickly and from the top of my head.

6. How do you respond to criticism? Your immediate reaction might be a snarky response or an attempt to fight fire with fire but you should take this as opportunity to figure out what you could be doing better.

I fight fire with fire!

It depends on the situation.

I listen carefully, try to understand. Then respond calmly.

7. Do you keep your promises? If you told someone you'd get back to the by end of day, get back to them by end of day.

Always

Most of the times

Rarely

8. Are you honest and fair in your evaluations of others? Don't hold petty squabbles against others and don't bottle up your frustrations with their working styles until performance reviews. This can lead to real, unresolved resentment.

Some people are just assholes.

It's hard to keep it professional. It becomes personal somehow.

Always

9. Do you quickly praise your co-workers to their managers and recognize when they've uniquely contributed something to a project?

I wait for sometime. Then i praise them.

I always do it and immediately.

I forget.

No

10. Are you cheerful in your everyday interactions with others? Even when you're tired, even when you want nothing more than to curl up at home, never take it out on your co-workers when they ask you how close you are to finishing your task.

I am serious

It's hard to always keep the smile.

Yes! Always.

11. Do you trust your collegues 100% to whatever they're working on and make sure they feel this confidence?

It depends on the person.

Absolutely

I am a solo player.

12. How do you say NO?

No

No, but (alternative)

Always Yes.

No, because (reason)

No, because (reason), but (alternative)

13. Are you quick to explain your reasoning behind every action and decision? People appreciate knowing why things are the way they are. Treat them like adults who deserve to know why you do what you do.

Yes always.

Work politics ruins everything.

They don't need to know such details.

14. Do you inspire others? This can be your passion when you talk about the project, a presentation you made or your continuous contributions. If you want to know if it's a yes, you can simply see it in their eyes.

Yes

No

15. Do you admit your mistakes?

Not always.

Yes, but with selected people

Yes, and openly.

16. Do you only say things about fellow employees you will say to their face?

Yes

No

Test: Are You A Pleasant Person To Work With?