Are you a reasonable person?

A rational person can be likened to a balance: That is, such a person can weigh the pros and cons in a given situation. Human beings are endowed with reason; nevertheless, some people prefer to rely on their gut instincts. What about you? Are you rational or impulsive?

1. You spot an unusual glow in the sky. You immediately think it’s…

a) a weather-related phenomenon
b) a low-flying dirigible balloon
c) a UFO for sure!

2. A telephone caller announces to you that you’ve just won a $500 prize…

a) You’re happy but skeptical
b) You take the time to listen to the caller’s spiel
c) You jump for joy and begin planning what to spend it on

 
3. That potential Mr. or Ms. Right you met was supposed to call yesterday but hasn’t. What do you do?

a) You simply call him or her yourself
b) He/she is clearly not in any hurry, so you move on to other things
c) You sit by the telephone, praying that it will ring

 

4. You purchase things…

a) sometimes paying for them with your credit line
b) depending on what your finances will allow
c) often spending more than you can afford because, hey, life’s too short

 
5. During a party, another guest whom you just met offers you a job. How do you respond?
a) You don’t take the offer seriously
b) You propose discussing the offer further at the person’s office the next day
c) You accept immediately and begin to make plans to quit your current job
 

6. You are buying clothes for yourself. What do you take to the dressing room first?
a) Clothes that are one size too big and then work your way down from there to the right size
b) Clothes that will likely fit
c) Clothes that are one size too small to give you an incentive to lose weight
 

7. If you were seriously ill, what would you prefer that your doctor tell you?
a) The truth, with a ray of hope
b) Only the truth
c) A white lie
 

8. You regularly use skin care products in the hope that…
a) you will slow down the aging process a little bit
b) you will be able to improve the situation to some degree
c) you will become younger

9. Winning the lottery is…
a) for someone else
b) one chance out of millions
c) quite possible

 
10. You plan your career according to your…
a) needs
b) objectives
c) 10 chest compressions for every 4 breaths
 


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