Dear Quiz: Are You Overly Sensitive?

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Dear Quiz: Are You Overly Sensitive?

May 7 2008 - 1:00pm

Though being in touch with your emotions and knowing how to communicate them is a great trait, letting your emotions get the best of you can lead to more trouble and stress than it's worth. We all have our soft spots [1], but having a thick skin is important, too, otherwise you can end up an emotional wreck. Obviously, some of us are more sensitive than others [2], so take this quiz to see if you're too sensitive!

Source [3]

If your boss offers you a negative critique, your first reaction is to . . .

Decide to prove her wrong.

Break down and cry as soon as you get back to your desk.

Shoot an email to a friend and ask to meet up for a postwork venting sesh.

Which best describes your crying habits?

I cry at the drop of a hat.

I cry often, but I try not to let myself overreact.

I only cry when I'm very upset.

You and your friend haven't been getting along lately and she tells you that she's upset with you. How do you handle it?

I try to understand her concerns and address mine too.

I just apologize to get it over with as quickly as possible.

I tear up as I defend myself.

If someone makes a mild joke at your expense, you . . .

Laugh it off even if it hurts my feelings a little.

Give the person a frown to let them know I'm not amused.

Tell her what she's saying is not OK.

Are you personally offended if someone questions your decisions or disagrees with you?

Yes, I don't appreciate being judged.

No, they're entitled to their own opinion.

It depends on the circumstances.

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http://www.tressugar.com/1599211

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[1] http://dearsugar.com/1054420
[2] http://dearsugar.com/1115452
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