In a world where social media often blurs the line between reality and facade, it's intriguing to consider how authentic we are in our daily lives. This quiz is designed to explore your authenticity in various situations. It's an opportunity to reflect on how you present yourself to the world, how you interact with others, and how true you stay to your own values and beliefs.
Authenticity is a complex trait, encompassing honesty, transparency, and being true to oneself, and it's expressed differently by each individual. As you go through the questions, think about the choices you make in different aspects of your life - in your relationships, your work, and your self-expression. Are you the same person in public as you are in private? Do you find yourself changing your opinions to fit in, or do you stand by your convictions even when it's challenging?
This quiz is not about judging or labeling but rather about providing a mirror for introspection. Remember, all of us wear different 'masks' in various contexts, and that's a natural part of being human. This quiz aims to gently probe the extent to which these masks represent who you truly are. So, take a deep breath, answer honestly, and let's find out - how fake, or authentic, are you?
When giving an opinion, how often do you tailor it to what others want to hear?
Always, I hate to cause conflict.Often, especially if I’m with people I want to impress.Rarely, I usually say what I think.Never, I always speak my truth.How do you react when someone shares gossip about a mutual acquaintance?
Join in eagerly, I love a good piece of gossip.Listen but don’t contribute much.Change the subject or show disinterest.Express discomfort and discourage such talk.In social media, how do you choose what to share?
Only positive and flattering aspects of my life.A mix, but I avoid anything too personal.I try to be honest but sometimes hold back.Completely authentically, warts and all.How do you handle mistakes or failures?
Hide them or blame others.Downplay them and move on quickly.Admit them but feel embarrassed.Own up to them openly and learn from them.How consistent are you in your beliefs and values?
I often change them depending on who I’m with.They fluctuate somewhat, I’m still figuring things out.Fairly consistent, but I’m open to new ideas.Very consistent, I stand firm in my beliefs.What's your approach to maintaining relationships?
I tell people what they want to hear to keep the peace.I’m diplomatic but sometimes feel I’m not being myself.I’m mostly myself but can be a people pleaser at times.I’m always myself, even if it means losing some connections.How do you feel in large social gatherings?
I put on a show and become who I need to be.A bit performative, but I try to find genuine connections.Comfortable but sometimes feel I’m not being 100% real.Completely myself, regardless of who’s around.When it comes to your personal appearance, how much do you alter your look?
Significantly, I often look very different.I enhance my appearance but stay relatively true to my natural look.Minimal alterations, I prefer a more natural style.What you see is what you get, I rarely change my appearance. 
