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QUIZ: How Decisive Are You?

Let’s find out. Right now.
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THERE ARE TIMES in life when it pays to be decisive, to be able to make snap decisions at a moment’s notice. In life and death situations, for example, it’s nice to be with someone who knows what they’re doing.

But at other times… well, being a little more laid-back about things doesn’t hurt at all.

We all fall somewhere on the decisiveness spectrum – and your decisiveness can definitely change depending on the circumstance.

So… how decisive are you?

Let’s find out.

1. How many times do you change your mind when ordering food?
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Just the once, usually... Hate having plate envy
I always get the waiter's opinion before making a decision

Never, I always know exactly what I want
Once...no, twice... I need to think again
2.How long does it take you to get dressed in the morning?
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A little while - depends on how I'm feeling that day
Not too long, I usually have a good idea what I want to wear

Ages - I change outfits five times easily
Two minutes - I have everything picked out already
3.You need new clothes for work - what do you do?
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Do a little research online, pick out something nice, get it delivered
Research a few shops online, go in and try it on

Go to a shop I like, pick something, buy it. Job done
Go to a shop I like, choose, leave, go back, try it on again. Think about it.
4.You're watching TV - do you channel hop?
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Nope, I know exactly what I want to watch
Sometimes, during the ads

Definitely. Every ad break
Only to see what else is on. Really quickly (and frequently...)
5. You're at a bar and it's your turn to order. Do you
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Know exactly what you want?
Have to tell the barman to come back to you?

Take a second, but make a quick decision?
Order a drink, but then call another drink out as the barman's walking away?
6. You're going to the cinema - have you picked a film yet?
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I'll decide when I get there
Of course

Down to two choices
Got a good idea... could change when I get there
7. How long does it take to do a food shop for the week?
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Hours - I never know what I want
About 30 minutes or so - I usually know what to get

20 minutes - I have a plan and stick to it
A good hour - there's so much choice
8. How long does it take you to order coffee (or other hot drink)?
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Well, with all the extras... a good minute
As long as it takes to say 'Coffee, please'

A normal amount of time...
Once they understand my half-cap, full-foam, extra syrup, extra hot venti order - no time at all
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You scored out of !
Super decisive
You know what you and there's no stopping you, is there?
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
Sort of decisive
You're almost always decisive but waver every now and again.
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
A bit wishy washy
You're not holding fast to any decisions are you?
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
You've never made a decision in your life, have you?
And you feel pretty good about it...
Share your result:

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