Am I Mean?

By: Ira Kurylenko

Created: 9 months ago

Are you a big fan of Mean Girls? No? Or, maybe, you are a mean cutie yourself? Let’s find out!

You might not even know that you are a mean person yourself! How is that possible? Easily. Wherever you are in a bad mood, you might do something mean without bad intentions even! It’s just your way to express your feelings. Or, you might be doing it all on purpose. Who knows! After all, it’s all up to you!

And, now, in this Am I Mean quiz, you’ll be able to find out the truth! Are you ready for that though? No hard feelings!

Who Is a Mean Person?

A mean person is someone who makes others feel bad and uncomfortable, whether they do it on purpose or not. Society is built on inter-relationships between people and groups. Unfortunately, we all can’t be nice. Everybody is different, after all. And it means that there are mean people in our lives. I’m sure we all have faced them numerous times throughout our lives.

And here are some behaviors that we consider mean in humans:

Insults and Name-Calling: Using derogatory language to belittle or humiliate someone.
Bullying: Repeatedly targeting someone with negative actions, words, or exclusion.
Mocking or Ridiculing: Making fun of someone's appearance, abilities, or opinions.
Spreading Rumors: Sharing false or damaging information about someone to harm their reputation.
Teasing in a Hurtful Way: Teasing that goes beyond friendly banter and becomes hurtful or offensive.
Public Shaming: Criticizing or berating someone in front of others.
Making Hurtful Jokes: Jokes that target sensitive topics or exploit someone's vulnerabilities.
Lying or Manipulating the Truth: Deceiving someone to gain an advantage or cause harm.

Can a Mean Person Change?

It’s important to treat others with kindness. You receive what you give most of the time. And that means changing your mean habits is a must, not just an option. And a mean human is capable of change. And great change at that! It might not be easy but it’s doable. It may seem like a waste of time, but you’ll enjoy the results in time.

And here are a couple of tips on how to exchange your mean patterns to kinder ones!

Develop Empathy

Put yourself in others' shoes and try to understand their feelings and perspectives. Consider how your words and actions might affect others emotionally.

Think Before You Speak/Act

Pause before reacting impulsively to a situation.

Apologize and Make Amends

If you've hurt someone, apologize sincerely and take responsibility for your actions.

Seek Professional Help

If you find it challenging to control mean behavior, consider seeking therapy or counseling to address underlying issues. After all, this would be the fastest way to change your behavior. It may not be easy still, but you’ll have emotional support and a great guide on your journey to self-reflection!

Are you ready to take the quiz now after learning what it’s exactly: being mean? If so, I wish you good luck and hope you can be a kinder person no matter your result. There is always room for improvement.

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Am I Mean? Questions

Which is better to rule people: fear or love?

fear
love

Do you like banter?

I'm not a big fan
in moderation
I'm all about banter!
yes, but I do take it a bit too far at times

Do you feel like you are better than everybody?

absolutely
yeah, but it's a secret, shhh
better then many, but there are still people way better than me
nope

Do you have a habit of criticising others in public?

yes, I don't care who's around
just a bit but I try to minimize it
not really, I'll do that one-on-one
I'm not sure, haven't noticed

How are your manipulation skills?

superb! I'm a master in this
I'd say decent
they are fine but I don't like using them much
not good

When your friend comes to you with a new haircut, what would you say them?

tell them it looks good
tell them the truth
I usually find something to nitpick

What can you say about backhanded compliments?

I admit using them when I'm in a bad mood
they are the worst, I stay away
they make me angry but I use them if I'm really mad at somebody
what's a backhanded compliment?

Do you like gossiping?

yes, very much so!
I do but I'm not mean about it!
not really, but I do share everything I know with my S.O./BF
nope, I don't gossip

Would you say that your anger type is more passive-aggressive than explosive?

How petty are you?

very
can be very, can be not; it depends
just a tiny bit
not petty at all

Have you been bullied?

yes
no
honestly, I was a bully
wym 'was', I am still

If you are angry at somebody, how do you express it?

shouting and swearing
I just ignore them
try to express my anger while talking to them (calmly)
I probably need to smash something

Imagine your friend is getting a promotion ahead of you. But it was you who referred them to the company. Would you do anything to prevent the promotion?

yeah, I'll try something
no, but if were not my friend...
no, I'll just talk to them to express my feelings
nah, that's fine, I'm happy for them

How direct are you with your questions?

very direct if I want to know something
I'm direct only with my close ones
usually not direct
I'm rather shy with my questions

Are you an attentive listener?

yes
most of the time, I'm not perfect
I try but I always have something on my mind that's more important
not really, I get bored easily

How often do you use the phrase "I told you so!"?

very often; I'm just right
when the occasion calls for
I try to do that only when it's really needed
very very rarely

Do you like pranks?

only when I'm doing it
yes, it's all in good fun
no, I don't like them
only the cute tiny ones

Do you usually give insincere praise?

yep, why not?
only when a person is down and they really need it
I have my motives, okay?
idk

What would you do to cheer up your friend?

make them laugh with silly faces and jokes
we'll talk it through
I'd feel awkward not knowing what to do
just hug them in silence

If somebody asks you for a favor but you really don't want to..

I'd do it anyway
I'll explain that I'm busy
just tell I don't want to
tell them I'll do it but don't

About Ira

Introducing Ira, the mastermind behind mind-bending quizzes that defy the norm. With a flair for creativity, she pushes boundaries, challenging our thinking. Her quizzes are a delightful fusion of entertainment and enlightenment, earning her a special place in the hearts of quiz enthusiasts.