Every team needs its captain, its players, its support team on the sidelines. Your group of friends is no different. So when it comes to you and your gang, what role do you play? Are you the leader of the pack? Or are you happier staying in the background while keeping the friendship wheels greased? Take this quiz to figure out your friendship standing—and how you can make the most of your position to keep you and your gang rock solid!
1 It’s Saturday night, and everyone’s hungry. Someone suggests going out for pizza. You…
a) fight for your right to eat sushi. You’ve had enough stuffed crust to last a lifetime. So what if your friends gag at the thought of raw fish? It’s time they broaden their horizons.
b) ate pizza last night, but everyone else wants it so why make a fuss?
c) let the gang know sushi sounds fun since you had pizza last night, but you’re fine either way.
d) call for a vote. There’s no point going someplace unless everyone’s game.
2 Two of your best friends are fighting. Ouch. What can you do?
a) Listen to both sides so you can make an educated decision as to which friend is in the right. Then, you tell her exactly what he/she needs to say to get the “wrong” friend to give in.
b) Lie low and hope they’ll work it out. You hate conflict. Why can’t everyone just get along?
c) Do your best to mediate. You can see each person's side, so you try to broker a peace treaty.
d) Give both friends your best advice but then leave it to them to sort it out.
3 There’s a huge senior bash this Saturday night, and your crew has an invite. You know the ’rents would never let you go. You…
a) are a stickler for rules. Yeah, you’re curious, but it’s not worth getting grounded. You’ll wait to hear about it from someone else.
b) don’t really want to go. You’d have to lie to your folks, and you’ve heard these parties can get out of hand. But you don’t want to seem like a chicken, so you’ll tag along.
c) say, “Great. Let’s go.” What’s the worst that could happen? You’re all in this together, and there’s safety in numbers.
d) weigh the consequences and decide to go. You’ll just check it out—nothing more. You know you have nothing to worry about, since no one in your group is a partier. Besides, you’ll be home way before curfew.
4 Busted! Your parents’ friend saw you and your buds leaving the senior party and turned you in to your folks. Your impulse is to…
a) distance yourself from the group: “I told them we shouldn’t go, but they wouldn’t listen.” You wouldn’t rat anybody else out but, privately, your friends are in for “I told you so.”
b) look to your buds for how to handle it. If you were the only one involved, you’d confess and throw yourself at the mercy of your parents. But if your girls have a story, you’re sticking to it.
c) accept your punishment. Getting in trouble is almost worth the adventure you had.
d) take responsibility and admit your mistake. After all, you’re the one who convinced the crew to join you.
5 School’s barely started, but it seems your best friend is already failing French. Your job is to…
a) jump right in and let him/her know he/she can fix the problem with a little extra help. Within minutes, you have the number of the cutest tutor in town.
b) listen sympathetically. Who needs French anyway? Meanwhile, you downplay the fact that you’re averaging an A.
c) do your best to cheer him/her up. You’re no French fanatic, but you’re doing OK. You offer to help him/her study for next week’s big conjugation test.
d) help him/her come up with a game plan for digging herself out of this abyss. You know how well he/she does in all his/her other classes, so you’re sure he/she can tackle this one too!
6 People most likely see you as…
a) the one who takes charge. Some people are leaders, and some people are followers, right? Your friends like you that way, so who cares what anyone else thinks?
b) the shy one. Truth is, when you’re hanging with your close pals, you have plenty to say. You’re just not all that boisterous in public.
c) the fun one. You’re always charged up for just about any adventure. While it’s true you’ll try almost anything once (as long as it’s legal, of course), you’d rather do it in the company of your friends than fly solo.
d) the level-headed one. You have a habit of considering every angle in every situation, but you try not to let that keep you down. Sometimes, it’s better to charge ahead than to sit back and watch the world go by.
7 You secretly think…
a) there’s a right way and a wrong way to do everything. If people would listen to you more often, things would go a lot more smoothly!
b) your friends would get mad and dis you if they knew how you really feel. Truth be told, you’re not always into the same stuff they’re into and sometimes wish you could have a little more input as to how you guys spend your down time.
c) your buddies have lots of quirks, but you wouldn’t trade them in for a million bucks. You might not agree with them on everything, but you’d rather go with the flow than make waves.
d) you’re a lot more confident than your friends. They're a little wishy-washy at times.
a) fight for your right to eat sushi. You’ve had enough stuffed crust to last a lifetime. So what if your friends gag at the thought of raw fish? It’s time they broaden their horizons.
b) ate pizza last night, but everyone else wants it so why make a fuss?
c) let the gang know sushi sounds fun since you had pizza last night, but you’re fine either way.
d) call for a vote. There’s no point going someplace unless everyone’s game.
2 Two of your best friends are fighting. Ouch. What can you do?
a) Listen to both sides so you can make an educated decision as to which friend is in the right. Then, you tell her exactly what he/she needs to say to get the “wrong” friend to give in.
b) Lie low and hope they’ll work it out. You hate conflict. Why can’t everyone just get along?
c) Do your best to mediate. You can see each person's side, so you try to broker a peace treaty.
d) Give both friends your best advice but then leave it to them to sort it out.
3 There’s a huge senior bash this Saturday night, and your crew has an invite. You know the ’rents would never let you go. You…
a) are a stickler for rules. Yeah, you’re curious, but it’s not worth getting grounded. You’ll wait to hear about it from someone else.
b) don’t really want to go. You’d have to lie to your folks, and you’ve heard these parties can get out of hand. But you don’t want to seem like a chicken, so you’ll tag along.
c) say, “Great. Let’s go.” What’s the worst that could happen? You’re all in this together, and there’s safety in numbers.
d) weigh the consequences and decide to go. You’ll just check it out—nothing more. You know you have nothing to worry about, since no one in your group is a partier. Besides, you’ll be home way before curfew.
4 Busted! Your parents’ friend saw you and your buds leaving the senior party and turned you in to your folks. Your impulse is to…
a) distance yourself from the group: “I told them we shouldn’t go, but they wouldn’t listen.” You wouldn’t rat anybody else out but, privately, your friends are in for “I told you so.”
b) look to your buds for how to handle it. If you were the only one involved, you’d confess and throw yourself at the mercy of your parents. But if your girls have a story, you’re sticking to it.
c) accept your punishment. Getting in trouble is almost worth the adventure you had.
d) take responsibility and admit your mistake. After all, you’re the one who convinced the crew to join you.
5 School’s barely started, but it seems your best friend is already failing French. Your job is to…
a) jump right in and let him/her know he/she can fix the problem with a little extra help. Within minutes, you have the number of the cutest tutor in town.
b) listen sympathetically. Who needs French anyway? Meanwhile, you downplay the fact that you’re averaging an A.
c) do your best to cheer him/her up. You’re no French fanatic, but you’re doing OK. You offer to help him/her study for next week’s big conjugation test.
d) help him/her come up with a game plan for digging herself out of this abyss. You know how well he/she does in all his/her other classes, so you’re sure he/she can tackle this one too!
6 People most likely see you as…
a) the one who takes charge. Some people are leaders, and some people are followers, right? Your friends like you that way, so who cares what anyone else thinks?
b) the shy one. Truth is, when you’re hanging with your close pals, you have plenty to say. You’re just not all that boisterous in public.
c) the fun one. You’re always charged up for just about any adventure. While it’s true you’ll try almost anything once (as long as it’s legal, of course), you’d rather do it in the company of your friends than fly solo.
d) the level-headed one. You have a habit of considering every angle in every situation, but you try not to let that keep you down. Sometimes, it’s better to charge ahead than to sit back and watch the world go by.
7 You secretly think…
a) there’s a right way and a wrong way to do everything. If people would listen to you more often, things would go a lot more smoothly!
b) your friends would get mad and dis you if they knew how you really feel. Truth be told, you’re not always into the same stuff they’re into and sometimes wish you could have a little more input as to how you guys spend your down time.
c) your buddies have lots of quirks, but you wouldn’t trade them in for a million bucks. You might not agree with them on everything, but you’d rather go with the flow than make waves.
d) you’re a lot more confident than your friends. They're a little wishy-washy at times.
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Mostly A's
The Boss
It’s your way or the highway. You have a tough time giving in. But friendships thrive on compromise and shared ideas. Sometimes, coming on too strong with your opinions (no matter how right you are!) can be a turn-off even to your buds. Your Better Best Friend Strategy Take a back seat once in a while, and let someone else have his/her way—the world won’t crumble! And next time you feel the urge to jump right in and tell your bud what to do, try listening instead. Sometimes your buddies need a sympathetic ear more than they need advice.
Mostly B's
The “Yes” and "Ok" Friend
Oh, dear—cat got your tongue? Afraid if you say “no” once in a while, your friends won’t want you around? Give your buds some credit! Trust that they’ll like you even if (gasp!) you express your opinions. Look at it this way: If you hold back what you think, you’re cheating your friends of the real-deal you. Your Better Best Friend Strategy Start small, but speak up. Next time you’re planning something—say, a movie—state your preference. Maybe your suggestion to go see that foreign movie instead of another horror flick will open a whole new world for your friends!
Mostly C's
The Team Player
Your place is in the center of the group. You’re not too pushy, not too weak. Nothing makes you happier than spending a day with your friends, no matter what you’re doing. Just be careful not to be such a team player you forget to lead sometimes. Your Better Best Friend Strategy Everyone has strengths, and the great thing about hanging with friends is that each of you has something to offer. If you’re the sporty one, organize a hike. If you’re a bookworm, pass on a great paperback. Be willing to make suggestions that might get shot down. You’re all in this friendship together!
Mostly D's
The Initiator
You’re comfortable taking the initiative and making plans. Your friends look to you to come up with cool ideas and good advice. You have great judgment. The trick is to help your friends develop that same confidence. Your Better Best Friend Strategy Initiators bring out the best in those around them. So make the effort to help your friends shine. By valuing your pals and what they have to offer, you’re sure to help your gang stay strong!
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Mostly A's
The Boss
It’s your way or the highway. You have a tough time giving in. But friendships thrive on compromise and shared ideas. Sometimes, coming on too strong with your opinions (no matter how right you are!) can be a turn-off even to your buds. Your Better Best Friend Strategy Take a back seat once in a while, and let someone else have his/her way—the world won’t crumble! And next time you feel the urge to jump right in and tell your bud what to do, try listening instead. Sometimes your buddies need a sympathetic ear more than they need advice.
Mostly B's
The “Yes” and "Ok" Friend
Oh, dear—cat got your tongue? Afraid if you say “no” once in a while, your friends won’t want you around? Give your buds some credit! Trust that they’ll like you even if (gasp!) you express your opinions. Look at it this way: If you hold back what you think, you’re cheating your friends of the real-deal you. Your Better Best Friend Strategy Start small, but speak up. Next time you’re planning something—say, a movie—state your preference. Maybe your suggestion to go see that foreign movie instead of another horror flick will open a whole new world for your friends!
Mostly C's
The Team Player
Your place is in the center of the group. You’re not too pushy, not too weak. Nothing makes you happier than spending a day with your friends, no matter what you’re doing. Just be careful not to be such a team player you forget to lead sometimes. Your Better Best Friend Strategy Everyone has strengths, and the great thing about hanging with friends is that each of you has something to offer. If you’re the sporty one, organize a hike. If you’re a bookworm, pass on a great paperback. Be willing to make suggestions that might get shot down. You’re all in this friendship together!
Mostly D's
The Initiator
You’re comfortable taking the initiative and making plans. Your friends look to you to come up with cool ideas and good advice. You have great judgment. The trick is to help your friends develop that same confidence. Your Better Best Friend Strategy Initiators bring out the best in those around them. So make the effort to help your friends shine. By valuing your pals and what they have to offer, you’re sure to help your gang stay strong!
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