What Is Your Hidden Reputation?

Find out what people really think of you!
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Have you ever wondered what people really think about you? Maybe they think you're warm and welcoming. Perhaps they think you're a hilarious jokester. Or maybe they're intimidated by your confidence! Answer these quick questions about your personality, and we'll reveal your hidden reputation.

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1. When you walk into a room full of people, what normally happens?
  1. I start talking to people almost immediately.
  2. I observe everyone before deciding who to talk to.
  3. I stick with people I already know.
  4. I act like I belong there even if I'm nervous.
2. What do people usually come to you for?
  1. Advice on their problems.
  2. Someone to make them laugh.
  3. Honest opinions, even when the truth might hurt.
  4. Comfort when they're having a bad day.
  5. Help figuring out drama or what really happened.
3. If someone you barely know mentions that they find you intimidating, how do you react?
  1. Laugh, because I've heard it before.
  2. Wonder what I'm doing to make people think that.
  3. Feel secretly flattered.
  4. Immediately try to seem friendlier.
  5. I don't really care what they think.
4. What's your typical role in a group chat?
  1. The one sending the most ridiculous messages or memes.
  2. The one reading everything but rarely replying.
  3. The one who knows everyone's business.
  4. The one organizing plans that never actually happen.
  5. The one who disappears for days and comes back like nothing happened.
5. When someone tells you a secret, what happens?
  1. I keep it to myself no matter what.
  2. I become their unofficial therapist.
  3. I ask a million questions because I need the full story.
  4. I act casual, but I remember every single detail.
  5. I give advice even when they only wanted me to listen.
6. What would someone who dislikes you probably claim about you?
  1. That I'm too quiet and hard to read.
  2. That I act like I don't care about anything.
  3. That I'm too loud or talk too much.
  4. That I overthink everything way too much.
  5. That I'm too nice and let people get away with too much.
7. Which compliment would mean the most to you?
  1. "I feel like I can tell you anything."
  2. "You're genuinely so funny."
  3. "You have such a strong presence."
  4. "You understand people better than anyone."
  5. "You're one of the most genuine people I know."
8. How do you act around someone you don't like?
  1. Polite, but distant.
  2. I avoid them whenever possible.
  3. I act exactly the same as I do with everyone else.
  4. My facial expressions immediately give me away.
  5. I become extra quiet and observant.
9. When you stop talking in a conversation, it's usually because...
  1. I'm listening closely to everything being said.
  2. I feel like nobody is really listening to me.
  3. I'm overthinking what to say next.
  4. I'm simply comfortable with the silence.
  5. I've mentally checked out.
10. What's your biggest social strength?
  1. Making people feel included.
  2. Reading the room effortlessly.
  3. Making any situation entertaining.
  4. Staying calm when everyone else is panicking.
  5. Remembering the little details about people.

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How to Build a Good Reputation

While you shouldn't always worry about what other people think of you, having a good reputation can open many doors in your professional and personal lives. wikiHow interviewed life coaches and a clinical psychologist to provide the following tips for building a good reputation:

  • Keep your promises. Clinical psychologist Sirvart Mesrobian, PsyD, says, "If making promises, try and live up to [them]. It will help to create trust."[1] If you tell someone you'll do something, don't back out just because you no longer feel like it.
  • Own up to your mistakes. "Every day is a brand-new day, and you can choose how to respond to each situation," says certified holistic life coach Wes Pinkston. "If you are being mindful and doing your best, you can rest with a clear conscience at the end of the day. If you do happen to make a mistake, learn from it, own it, and start over again. View your mistakes as learning lessons, not failures."[2]
  • Communicate openly. Dr. Mesrobian advises, "Listen to what others have to say without interruption, and engage with them in a conversation by offering your own opinions or asking more questions... Provide people your undivided attention without additional distractions."[3]
  • Be supportive. "We should always be checking in with the people that we value the most to make sure that we're showing up for them," says certified life coach Tracey Rogers, MA.[4] Be there for others when they need you, and encourage and congratulate them when they achieve something.

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References

  1. ↑ Sirvart Mesrobian, PsyD. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Wes Pinkston. Certified Holistic Life Coach. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Sirvart Mesrobian, PsyD. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ Tracey Rogers, MA. Certified Life Coach. Expert Interview