The RLC
Are You A Bully? Quiz

1. Do other people ever seem unreasonably upset by things you say or do? (a) Yes, frequently (b) Occasionally (c) Never 2. Do you enjoy confrontations with people in a weaker positions than you? (a) Want to make something of it? (b) Sometimes (c) Never 3. When was the last time you hit someone? (a) Within the past month (b) Within the last year (c) More than a year ago/Never, ever 4. Do you shout at people close to you to get your own way? (a) Yes, often (b) Yes, sometimes (c) No, never 5. If others are hurt by things you say, do you: (a) Feel guilty for ages afterwards (b) Tell yourself to be more careful and forget it (c) Forget about it 6. Have you ever reduced a colleague to tears as a result of things you've said? (a) Yes, more than once (b) Yes, but only once (c) No, never 7. Do you find it difficult to trust other people? (a) Not at all (b) Somewhat (c) Yes, very 8. Have you ever been in trouble (as a child) for acts of bullying or physical violence? (a) Yes (b) Yes, but only as a child (c) Of course not! 9. How often do you express annoyance with waiters, bus drivers, shop assistants, etc.? (a) Frequently (b) Sometimes (c) Rarely/Never 10. If you feel passionately about an issue, do you: (a) Try to impose your ideas on others (b) Lose your temper (c) Accept that others may not feel the same as you 11. Do you hate losing arguments? (a) Want to make something of it? (b) Yes (c) No 12. Do you ever lose control completely when you lose your temper? (a) Yes, often (b) Yes, sometimes (c) Rarely/Never 13. Are you cruel to animals? (a) Who says I'm cruel to animals? (b) Yes (c) No 13. Do other people ever seem scared to give you their opinion? (a) Only wimps (b) Sometimes (c) No, never 14. In the past month, have you shouted at a colleague? (a) What's it to you, pal? (b) Only if he/she had it coming (c) No 15. In the past month, have you threatened someone with violence? (a) So what if I have? (b) Yes (c) No 16. In the past month, have you got your own way by intimidation? (a) What business is it of yours, chum? (b) Yes (c) No

Scoring: (a) = 2 points; (b) = 1 point; (c) = no points. Click here for the quiz key [needs Javascript]