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Originally Posted by rusnak (Post 8734587)

^ dude, you are the one guy who has a chance of breaking the narcissist-o-meter.

16. I surprised myself.

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Originally Posted by aigel (Post 8734309)

I scored a 17. Unlike a celebrity, I am not vane and don't care what others think about me. But I score high in authority. This is because I'd rather own something and be in charge myself than having to answer to someone. This is true at work but also in my spare time. I.e. I'd rather cook for everyone at the camping trip than eat someone else's crappy food. OF COURSE I AM THE BEST COOK IN THE WORLD!!! MWUHAHHHAHAAAA! ;)

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Authority: 7.00
Self-Sufficiency: 3.00
Superiority: 2.00
Exhibitionism: 0.00
Exploitativeness: 2.00
Vanity: 0.00
Entitlement: 3.00

I could have written that about myself - except for the MWUHAHHHAHAAAA! part. I do have SOME humility.

maybe if there were sometimes /seldom answers between the 2 either/or answers offered my score would have a bit closer to average. but then again, would I want to be average? yes, sometimes, seldom or no. took it 4 times with scores of 3, 1, 2 and 4. not sure if that's a good or bad thing

scores below a 10 are very telling...

Nice guy finishes last? ^^

8

My body in the mirror. Bwa ha ha ha

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Originally Posted by aigel (Post 8734309)

I scored a 17. Unlike a celebrity, I am not vane .....................This is because I'd rather own something

Own your spelling, chicken lips.

This is great.

We all suck in one way or another. Even Holloway. However, very hard to pinpoint.:D

6. I'm cool with that.

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Originally Posted by M.D. Holloway (Post 8734591)

:d:d:d

I would be really, really disappointed if your score is not the highest one here.

"I like to look at my body."

That one is my downfall. When I stand in front of a mirror looking approvingly at my naked body the manager comes in and tells me to stay out of his IKEA.

4. As expected at this point in my life. In my 70s, 25 years ago would have been a LOT higher...;)

12... I thought I would be off the charts before starting. Take that, wife!

14. Again, I have a few miles on the odometer so the results from my youth would have been more along these lines:

"The average Navy pilot, despite the sometimes swaggering exterior, is very much capable of such feelings as love, affection, intimacy and caring. These feelings just don't involve anyone else."

28. I didn't think my score would be anywhere near that.

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Originally Posted by peteremsley (Post 8735361)

How so?

First off I think the test is a goof. The answers you choose could go one way or the other depending upon your mood that moment. On top of that there is plenty of ambiguity built into the choices.

But lets say that the taker answers 100% honestly without sharing their answers. They answer according to behavior and not a wished behavior that is evolving yet not realized yet. Then the numbers would suggest something. Having numbers really low suggests some serious insecurities that should be addressed. Having really high numbers means you have some serious insecurities that should be addressed.

I don't think folks answered honestly. I don't think anyone can. Have someone take the test for you and see what the score comes out. I did that with my Daughter and my score was 16. My Son got me a 25. A close friend scored me a 14. I retook it and tried to answer with a very broad brush, considering all factors and attempting to weigh an average and got an 18. Yesterday I took it and scored a 40. I had fun with it and answered according to impulses and not common practice.

Have someone close take the test as if they were you and see what the score is. The true narcissist would transcend personal v. social interpretation and be as obnoxious.