Are you a drama queen?

You’re at work, when a cube-mate offers up a juicy rumor about your boss. Do you:

Listen intently and then share it with other people.

Absorb the rumor, but keep it to yourself—it’s not like you to gossip.

Nod politely, not really listening to what’s being said.

Correct!

Wrong!

Your computer at home is on the fritz, and the technician still hasn’t arrived, though they were supposed to an hour ago. Do you:

Call customer support and furiously demand that they credit your account for the inconvenience.

Get a little anxious, and make a call to confirm they are coming soon.

Wait, feeling angry. After all, there is nothing you can do to change things.

Correct!

Wrong!

The CEO of your company has hinted that not everyone will receive a bonus this year. Do you:

Start rumbling against the decision and make sure you stir up unrest.

Talk to your boss about additional responsibilities to ensure you get your bonus.

Breathe a sigh of relief that at least they aren’t laying people off.

Correct!

Wrong!

When telling a story, you:

Spike it with exaggeration to keep your listeners entertained.

Tell it accurately, but try to keep it lively with humor.

Are really uncomfortable being the center of attention.

Correct!

Wrong!

You run into your best friend’s husband having coffee with a pretty stranger. Do you:

Call your friend and imply that something may be going on.

Assume nothing of it, and go say hello!

Keep walking, you don’t want to get in the way.

Correct!

Wrong!

There’s clear animosity between two people on your team and it’s getting in the way of work. Do you

Imply that something is going on during the next meeting to get it out in the open.

Schedule a conference with your boss and say that something needs to be done.

Let it be. It’s not your problem.

Correct!

Wrong!

You're dining out at a restaurant with a large group when the server accidentally spills a glass of water on the table. Do you:

Make fun of the server and tell him that his tip just got cut in half.

Help clean up the mess with your napkin, and let the server apologize.

Don’t do anything even though your skirt is all wet.

Correct!

Wrong!