EQ Test: How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?

Someone gives you a compliment that catches you off-guard. What do you do?

Politely thank them but feel awkward.

Laugh it off or downplay it.

Accept it confidently and ask what prompted the compliment.

Smile, thank them genuinely, and compliment them back.

A colleague lands a promotion you wanted. How do you feel and act?

Congratulate them but secretly feel envious.

Feel resentful and avoid the colleague.

Reflect on your own strengths and areas for growth.

Sincerely congratulate them and ask for tips on improving.

You’ve received constructive criticism on a project you worked hard on. How do you respond?

Thank the person for the feedback and take some time to reflect.

Dismiss the feedback as unhelpful and defend your choices.

Ask for more specific examples to help understand how you can improve.

Feel hurt, but you try to improve based on the feedback.

You realize you’re in the wrong during an argument. How do you handle it?

Apologize and acknowledge where you went wrong.

Reflect on the issue, apologize, and work to understand the other person’s perspective.

Quietly change the subject to avoid admitting fault.

Continue defending your stance, even if you realize it’s weak.

You’ve had a long, stressful day, and someone close to you is venting about their problems. What’s your reaction?

Tune out, as you don’t have the energy to listen.

Listen actively and offer empathy without giving advice.

Listen halfway, but zone out when you feel too drained.

Let them know you’re feeling burnt out, but ask if they need urgent support.

When you make a mistake at work, what’s your reaction?

Feel embarrassed and hope no one notices

Own up to the mistake and work to fix it.

Try to ignore it or cover it up.

Apologize, fix the mistake, and reflect on how to prevent it in the future.

A friend is going through a tough time but hasn’t asked for your help. How do you respond?

Send a message offering to talk if they need it.

Proactively check in and let them know you're there, no matter what.

Reach out and offer support, respecting their comfort level.

Wait until they ask; you don’t want to intrude.

During a group discussion, someone interrupts you mid-sentence. How do you handle it?

Roll your eyes and wait for them to finish.

Wait for your turn and then politely continue.

Allow them to speak but feel annoyed.

Gently remind them you were speaking before they interrupted.

You notice a stranger is visibly distressed in public. How do you react?

Ignore it since it’s not your business.

Give them a sympathetic look to show support.

Offer practical help, like calling someone for assistance.

Ask if they need any help and listen if they respond.

A friend has been distant and moody lately. What do you do?