Are You Too Friendly? [TEST]

Being friendly is undoubtedly desirable, but is it possible to be too friendly? As it turns out, it is.

Some overly friendly people may spend time with those who aren’t very polite or respectful. In some cases, they may befriend toxic people, people who don’t treat them well, or people who take advantage of them in some way.

On top of that, being overly friendly can sometimes make other people uncomfortable for a number of reasons:

Many overly friendly people are eager to please and think they have to agree with everything, even when it’s perfectly OK to disagree.
They may also give compliments they don’t really mean, and the person on the receiving end can sometimes sense it.

These behaviors can make people wonder what their overly friendly acquaintances are trying to achieve and who they really are. It may seem like they are playing a role, leaving others wondering who is really behind the mask.

The irony is that while overly friendly people usually have good intentions, others may not always see it that way.

A little assertiveness without being rude is the way to go.

I find it difficult to say no when someone asks me for help.
Absolutely
Somewhat
Not at all

I tend to become close to people very quickly.
Absolutely
Somewhat
Not at all

I worry about whether other people like me.
Absolutely
Somewhat
Not at all

I often put my friends’ needs before my own.
Absolutely
Somewhat
Not at all

I remain friendly even when someone is treating me badly.
True most of the time
True some of the time
False

I want to become acquainted with as many people as possible.
Absolutely
Somewhat
Not at all

I am eager to please others.
Absolutely
Somewhat
Not at all

I am extremely accommodating.
Absolutely
Somewhat
Not at all

I avoid confrontations.
Absolutely
Somewhat
Not at all

I am very agreeable.
Absolutely
Somewhat
Not at all

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I make an effort to appear friendly even when I would rather be left alone.
True most of the time
True some of the time
False

I keep my negative feelings to myself to avoid upsetting others.
Always
Occasionally
Never

I am easily influenced by my friends.
Agree
Agree slightly
Disagree

Sometimes I pretend to agree with others even when I secretly disagree.
True
Somewhat true
False

I am not too selective when it comes to my friends.
Agree
Agree slightly
Disagree

I trust people easily.
Absolutely
Somewhat
Not at all

I keep trying to win people over even when they seem uninterested in being friends.
Agree
Agree slightly
Disagree

17-34:

You are a friendly and helpful person. Other people and their opinions are very important to you, which may sometimes lead to people-pleasing and approval-seeking tendencies.

It may also mean that sometimes you are a bit too friendly. For example, you might befriend negative people or people who don’t treat you well.

Another thing to be aware of is your tendency to suppress your own feelings or needs to appeal to others or avoid confrontation.

No matter the situation, you make a conscious effort to treat others well, and you sincerely want to see others happy. The challenge is making sure that being kind to other people doesn’t come at your own expense.

Under 17:

You know how to be friendly without losing yourself. While you are flexible and open to suggestions, you know how to balance your own needs with those of other people.

You may still be conventionally polite, keep up appearances, and follow the rules of etiquette. And while you may want other people’s love and approval, you don’t befriend just anyone, and you tend to choose people who treat you respectfully.

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