Do you come across as self-assured or self absorbed?
We all know that there is a fine line between being confident and being egotistical. Sometimes it is difficult to know where this line is, especially with ourselves. Do you know if you come across as self assured or arrogant? Many of us think that we are appearing confident and instead we are appearing conceited to others. Take this assessment to find out how others see you. The results will give you an idea of whether it looks like confidence or whether it looks like too much.
Please complete all items. Rate each item on a scale of 1-5. Please choose one number and do not write a decimal, such as 3.5. Select the answer that best represents your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors regarding your characteristics. Choose how true each statement is for you.
| I am sure of myself approximately 95% or more of the time. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| If I had to be perfectly honest, I would say that I am brighter than most of the people I come in contact with. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I feel very threatened or irritated when people challenge one of my thoughts or ideas, usually because I am sure my idea is the best one. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| It would be a very rare occasion for me to express any uncertainty or lack of complete assurance in myself. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I sometimes have a hard time working in teams when the other team members are not quite at my level. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am sure that others at work feel that I am amongst the most gifted or talented of everyone in the office. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I strongly believe that you should 'never let them see you sweat' and always act completely confident. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Incompetence drives me mad and I sometimes get into disagreements with people when I feel like they are acting incompetently. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have recently said something and noticed that people's expressions looked somewhat offended or annoyed. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| It sometimes amazes me how easily I am able to speak up and vocalize my viewpoints. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have been told that I sometimes come across as pushy or as too talkative. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I frequently wonder if I am coming across as arrogant because I do not have a problem telling people about my accomplishments. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I often have thoughts like, 'it's hard to find someone to date or people to befriend who are on the same level as me.' |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I think it is good to share everything that you have to say. If it seems like you are overpowering others, it's okay as long as what you are saying is something important. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I know that I am an extremely self-assured person, probably more so than most other people. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Someone close to me has told me that it may be a good idea to tone myself down a little. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| When I think about my abilities, I feel extremely confident. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| It is typical for me to spend a good deal of time on my appearance and too dress provocatively or in high-fashion or designer clothes. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I notice that I sometimes don't think before speaking and I just say whatever comes to my mind. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Approximately 70% of most of my conversations involves talking about me and about 30% of the time is spent talking about the other person in the conversation. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am significantly more confident than the average person in my appearance, intellect, or abilities. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I often quickly dismiss things that other people say. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I guess you could say that I enjoy hearing myself speak. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| In a social situation, I enjoy myself most when I am the center of attention. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I sometimes get impatient with others when they talk about themselves a lot or say things that seem obvious. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I sometimes get into arguments with people because they think I am talking about myself too much and I think they are talking about themselves too much. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I spend a lot of time making sure that I look as great as possible. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have no problem with people staring at me or with drawing a lot of attention to myself. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I sometimes wonder if my confidence borders on arrogance and think, 'why do I seem more assured with myself than other people do?' |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| If I disagree with someone, I would not hold back from telling them. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
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