- - The Perfectionism Scale Quiz: Find Out If You’re ‘Mr. Perfect’ Or ‘Good Enough’

Daria IvesDecember 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM

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Are you a perfectionist, or just like things to be done the proper way? We’re about to find out. Today, we’ll be looking at the spectrum of perfectionism, because nobody’s really just this or that. From your behaviors and reactions to expectations towards others, the goal is to determine where on the perfectionism spectrum you land. Let’s see if we can get it right!

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You’re baking brownies for a potluck. How do you determine if they’re done?

◯ I ask my partner (or anyone around) if they think it’s done. ◯ I eyeball the top and if the kitchen smells chocolatey, it should be done. ◯ I insert a toothpick, see crumbs, smile, and call it good. ◯ I follow the recipe to a T, using my judgement and experience. ◯ I time them to the second and pull them out when the alarm dings. ◯ I compare it to the photo I saw online and take it out once it’s nearly identical.

A coworker emails you a report with three glaring typos. What’s your move?

◯ I rewrite the whole thing and send a pristine version. ◯ I run it through an autocorrect, save it and get on with my day. ◯ I rush them to fix the errors, because it will reflect badly on the entire team. ◯ Typos happen, it’s important that the essence is clear. ◯ I correct the typos, note them gently, and thank them for the draft. ◯ I highlight every error and return it with a comment.

You’re packing for a three day trip. Your suitcase looks…

◯ One versatile outfit per day, rolled to save space. ◯ A tidy capsule wardrobe, properly planned. ◯ Extra gear included in case your travel buddy forgets something. ◯ Two shirts and a toothbrush. ◯ Organized into vacuum bags. ◯ Double checked against your friend’s itinerary.

What type of cloud would excite you the most?

A 1,000-piece puzzle is missing one piece. Your reaction?

◯ Maybe someone took it, or vacuumed it? ◯ I mark the missing spot with a playful doodle and move on. ◯ I glue it and hang it anyway. ◯ I’d try to find a missing piece, even if it means 3D printing one myself. ◯ I order a backup puzzle and swap in a piece that fits well enough. ◯ I email the manufacturer because it’s a clear gap everyone would notice.

The road-trip playlist is up to you. How do you craft it?

◯ I cross-reference BPM, key, and mood for seamless transitions. ◯ I create a shared playlist for all the passengers. ◯ Only gold-standard classics. ◯ Shuffle on. ◯ “Top Hits” playlist from Spotify. ◯ Listen to what the radio is playing.

Choosing a restaurant for a reunion dinner—you…

◯ Read menus and reviews before booking. ◯ Pick the spot everyone raves about. ◯ Select your favorite place and sell everyone on it. ◯ Suggest three options and let the group vote. ◯ Filter places by distance, price, and parking. ◯ Walk into the first place with empty tables and pleasant smells.

Your desk at 3 pm on Friday looks…

◯ My side looks good, not sure about the others’ ◯ Organized ◯ Tidy ◯ Comfortably organized chaos ◯ Creative ◯ Physical mess is minimal

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