“Am I Annoying?” Well, Let’s See…

Are you annoying? To answer this question, we need to know a little more about you. Please answer the questions below as honestly as you can.

Whenever I hear someone talk about something, I usually find a way to insert myself into the conversation. I redirect the spotlight back to myself by making it sound as if I have more experience with the topic, or as if it hits closer to home for me.
always
sometimes
never

I tend to be very critical of people whose standards are lower than mine, whether it is about weight, body shape, cleaning, work, or something else.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

It is important to me that people think I am right.
true
partially true
false

Most of the time, I cannot see things from another person’s point of view.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

People tell me I talk a lot, but it is hard to stay quiet because I have so much to share.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

I vent to my friends about my problems.
always
often
only occasionally or never

I often interrupt others and take over conversations.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

Most of the time, I find listening to others incredibly boring.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

I prioritize my own needs, even if it means calling friends or loved ones in the middle of the night, showing up at their workplace, borrowing their things too often, or repeatedly asking for financial support — I justify it because I think that is just what close relationships are for.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

I am completely addicted to my phone and cannot stop checking it even when I am with someone.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

I guess I am not very good at understanding social cues or reading between the lines.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

People are too sensitive about the things I say.
always
often
rarely or never

I tend to fixate on the negative.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

I usually have a lot going on, and I often mention it to my friends and colleagues.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

I must admit I am not a punctual person.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

Sometimes I knowingly repeat the same stories or jokes because I cannot resist the urge to tell them again and again.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

When I visit someone, I usually stay for at least four hours or more.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

I like to brag about how busy I am.
agree
agree slightly
disagree

I post vague social media updates when I am upset about something and want attention.
yes, every time
sometimes
never

I have borrowed things and not returned them.
yes, many times
maybe once
never

GET RESULTS

40-60: Very High

20-39: High

1-19: Occasional Awkwardness — most people will score here.

Any score above zero means that you engage in at least some of the “annoying” behaviors listed above. The higher your score, the more issues you may have to work on.

If you have any self-hatred issues, it may be difficult to answer these questions objectively. In that case, seeking professional help may be the best course of action.

The questions are based on a survey we ran earlier. They are ranked by how much frustration they caused our readers.

If you would like to know more about the survey, you can view it here.

Very few people can honestly say they scored zero on this test. However, the fact that you are here suggests that you are becoming more self-aware.

Now that you have recognized some of the communication problems you may have, you can take steps to reduce these behaviors and become more pleasant to be around.

Finally, truly annoying people usually do not recognize the problem and do not wonder whether they are annoying. The fact that you are even interested in this test shows that you can accept constructive criticism and are willing to improve.

This test is provided for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional advice.