Your Mannerisms Say a Lot About Your Personality!

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Your Mannerisms Say a Lot About Your Personality!
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About This Quiz

The next time you read a book or watch a movie, pay attention to the mannerisms that help define each character. While many mannerisms are apparent at first glance, some are more subtle and hidden, as they have to do with body language on a subconscious level. And that's exactly what we're going to explore today with this personality quiz: some of your most attractive, intriguing or not-so-wonderful mannerisms!

Mannerisms are not taught in school – they develop as we grow, experience life and communicate with other people. Sometimes we copy the mannerisms of other people without realizing it. In short, mannerisms have to do with the quirks that make you unique. For example, if you have certain phobias, such as a fear of people or a fear of bugs, then your reactions to those things are among your mannerisms. Other types include having a photographic memory, making (or not making) eye contact with other people, crossing your legs when you sit down, never wearing the same outfit more than once or being obsessed with winning certain types of games. 

Whether any of these mannerisms resonate with you or not, this personality quiz will explore more about who you are as a person!

When it comes to anger, would you say that you have a short or a long fuse?
Short fuse
Long fuse
I'm somewhere in the middle.
It depends on the day I'm having.

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Pretend that you're talking on the phone with a friend. Would you walk around or lean against a wall?
I would walk around.
I would just sit or stand in place.
I would lean against something.
I don't really talk on the phone that much.

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Do you constantly look in the mirror to see how you look?
Not really
Only when I sense that something is wrong with me
All the time
Only when I'm alone

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When you speak on the phone, do you tend to talk in a loud or quiet manner?
I'm pretty loud when I talk.
I'm very quiet.
My volume level is about average.
I'm not really sure.

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Are you the type of person who is willing to eat or drink anything that is put in front of you?
Of course!
As long as it's not disgusting, I'm down.
It depends on what it is.
Absolutely not

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When you walk down a street, do you tend to observe your surroundings or stare down at your smartphone?
My eyes are always glued to my phone.
I never look at my phone while walking.
It depends on who is with me.
A little bit of both

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If you had a water bottle, would you feel the need to peel the label off of it?
Absolutely
Not at all
Maybe a little bit
It depends on the type of bottle.

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Do you think you have a strong sense of direction, or are you like a broken compass when you're lost?
That's what smartphones are for, right?
It depends on where I am.
I have a pretty strong sense of direction.
A broken compass sounds pretty accurate.

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If you were in a boring class in school, would you take notes or doodle on a piece of paper?
I would doodle on a piece of paper.
I would take notes.
I would just leave the class.
I would just sit there like a tree.

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On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the highest), how often do you bite your fingernails?
9-10
1-3
4-6
7-8

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You're in deep thought about a philosophy problem. Are you stroking your chin or twirling your hair?
I would do both.
Nope, neither
I would stroke my chin.
I would twirl my hair.

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Some people would describe themselves as overachievers, but the question is, are you one of those people?
I'm a little bit of an overachiever.
Only when it comes to school
100 percent yes
Not at all

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Do you tend to cross your arms over your chest when you feel guilty about something?
I never feel guilty about anything.
Nope, this isn't me at all.
Yes, all the time
I'm not really sure.

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The art of persuasion is difficult to master. Are you an expert with this type of skill?
Absolutely
I'm just OK with persuasion.
It depends on who I'm trying to persuade.
Not really

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Have you ever been told that you're a "control freak" who needs to have everything a certain way?
Only around the holidays
Nope, not at all
Guilty as charged
I'm a little bit of a control freak.

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Are you naturally skilled with cooking, baking or anything that has to do with the culinary world?
I'm proficient with cooking.
I'm really good at baking.
Yes – don't question my natural talents.
I can't even boil water right.

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Most people wear shoes, but some don't wear socks. What about you?
Shh ... it's a secret.
I always wear socks.
It depends on the day.
I don't really wear socks that much.

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Do you like to eat the same meals all the time, or do you prefer to stretch your culinary imagination?
It depends on the day.
A little bit of both
I like to eat as many exotic foods as possible.
I prefer to eat the same types of meals.

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Everyone gets jealous, but are you the type of person who becomes jealous of others on a regular basis?
Yes, very much so
No, not really
I try not to think about it too much.
A little bit

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Are you the type of person who laughs at almost any type of joke, no matter how cheesy it is?
No, I only laugh at good jokes.
Only out of sympathy
It really just depends on the joke.
For the most part, yes

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When you are having a conversation with someone, do you tend to say whatever is on your mind, or do you think before you speak?
I just say whatever comes to mind.
I always think before I speak.
It depends on who I'm with.
I don't really talk too much with people.

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Are you the type of person who lies about random things without realizing it?
I guess I wouldn't be able to realize it, right?
No, not really
Somewhat
Yes, quite often

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Would others describe you as a very sensitive and emotional person, or is this the opposite of who you are?
Shh ... no one knows this about me.
I'm a little bit emotional.
I'm not emotional at all.
I'm a very emotional person.

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Are most of the doors in your home always wide open, closed or just a little bit open?
They're just a little bit open.
They're always wide open.
It depends on the door in my home.
They're always closed.

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If you were walking down a street and a random stranger smiled at you, would you smile back at them?
I would make eye contact, but I wouldn't smile.
Sure, why not?
I would show a small smile.
No, that sounds dangerous.

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When you go to sleep at night, do you tend to cuddle with your pet or a stuffed animal?
No, because I'm an adult!
Occasionally
Very rarely
Yes, all the time

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Do you have the patience of an angel, or does your patience tend to run out very quickly?
I'm not patient at all.
I'm an extremely patient person.
It depends on how much coffee I've had.
I'm about average on the "patience scale."

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There's no shame in complaining about work or life, but on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the highest), how often do you complain?
4
3
5
1-2

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When it comes to solving math problems in your head, are you known as a "human calculator" to some of your friends?
A little bit
It depends on the math problem.
100 percent yes
Not at all

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Do you easily become obsessed with a new type of hobby or skill?
Not really
Absolutely
Only with the ones that I feel passionate about
I become a little bit obsessed.

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