Are You Likeable?

About Likeability

Likeability reflects how easily you connect with others through warmth, listening, and respect. It helps build genuine relationships and a climate of trust. This quiz gives you a quick read on your everyday “likeability factor.”

Answer the questions below to see how likeable you tend to be.

  1. Do you always like being the center of attention?

    • YES
    • NO

  2. Do you often show up at friends’ places unannounced for “a bite to eat”?

    • YES
    • NO

  3. Do you like telling off-color jokes?

    • YES
    • NO

  4. Do you often argue with other drivers about traffic violations (yours or theirs)?

    • YES
    • NO

  5. Do you often receive small, unexpected gifts at Christmas?

    • YES
    • NO

  6. When you don’t feel great, do you try to hide it from others?

    • YES
    • NO

  7. Is punctuality one of your strengths?

    • YES
    • NO

  8. Do you frequently ask your neighbors for favors without hesitation?

    • YES
    • NO

  9. Do you readily lend your belongings to friends?

    • YES
    • NO

  10. After a party at someone’s home, do you help tidy up before leaving?

    • YES
    • NO

  11. Do you enjoy listening to others?

    • YES
    • NO

  12. Do you generally remember names of people you were introduced to, even after a long time?

    • YES
    • NO

  13. Do you often feel you need friends to cheer you up and understand you?

    • YES
    • NO

  14. Do you usually send a quick thank-you (call or note) after a nice invitation?

    • YES
    • NO

  15. Can you host a friend-of-a-friend for a night when they have nowhere to stay?

    • YES
    • NO

  16. When you speak in a group, does the room go quiet and everyone listens?

    • YES
    • NO

  17. If you break a prized glass or dish at a friend’s home, do you try to replace it even if they say it’s fine?

    • YES
    • NO

  18. If someone close to you has problems, do you listen patiently even if it bores you a bit?

    • YES
    • NO

  19. Are you the one who remembers friends’ and close relatives’ birthdays?

    • YES
    • NO

  20. Do you often poke fun—good-naturedly—at others’ flaws to make everyone laugh?

    • YES
    • NO

  21. Do you dislike jokes, especially when they’re about you?

    • YES
    • NO

  22. Do you usually laugh at others’ jokes, even if they’re not great?

    • YES
    • NO

  23. Do you generally smile at strangers?

    • YES
    • NO

  24. Does it annoy you when conversation turns serious in ways that require knowledge you don’t have?

    • YES
    • NO

  25. Do you enjoy gossip?

    • YES
    • NO

  26. If a friend is feeling low, do you give them a hearty slap on the back and say “Cheer up, life is great!”?

    • YES
    • NO

  27. Do you enjoy making an impression with a sharp outfit?

    • YES
    • NO

  28. Do you stay in touch with people you met on vacation?

    • YES
    • NO

  29. Do you usually tell friends frankly when something isn’t working between you?

    • YES
    • NO

  30. Do you feel shy in large gatherings?

    • YES
    • NO

  31. Even if you’re not very talkative, do you enjoy meeting nice people and listening to a pleasant conversation?

    • YES
    • NO

  32. Are the doors of your home “always open” to friends?

    • YES
    • NO

  33. If you smoke, do you ask people around you whether it bothers them?

    • YES
    • NO

  34. Is there real dialogue in your family?

    • YES
    • NO

  35. If someone expresses a view different from yours, do you snap back immediately?

    • YES
    • NO

  36. Do you often laugh with family and friends over jokes, puns, or funny things that happened to you?

    • YES
    • NO

  • You scored points

    You have some difficulties with people

    Introverted person looking uncertain A bit more tact and attunement to others’ needs could help you feel more in sync with people. You’re not always attentive to what others expect, which can come across as self-focused. Even at home, your personality might overshadow others. Still, those who know you well tend to forgive—and even appreciate—these quirks.

  • You scored points

    Your company is pleasant

    Friendly friends hanging out You’re open to new friendships and can be enthusiastic in social settings—sometimes a touch too eager. You reserve that energy for people who show genuine interest in you. With very different crowds, you can be quieter and contribute less. Overall, others see you as a good, likeable friend.

  • You scored points

    You’re genuinely likeable

    Smiling group having fun together Friends, family, and colleagues appreciate you because you’re warm, available, and respectful of others’ needs and personalities. You love hosting and celebrating, but you’re just as happy having a quiet chat with those close to you. People value your listening skills and the way you consider their opinions—even when they don’t match yours.