Friday, January 16, 2009

I Am A Grace

I saw this quiz on Felicity's blog last week and decided to take the test myself. Felicity turned out to be Marilyn (woo-hoo!), but my results say I am a Grace which cracks me up because no one has ever called me "Grace" in my life!


I am curious to see who you all turn out to be... Take the quiz and see! (This should be funny for you, Doghouse!)

You Are a Grace!

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You are a Grace -- "I need to understand the world."


Graces have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.



How to Get Along with Me

  • * Be independent, not clingy

  • * Speak in a straightforward and brief manner

  • * I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts

  • * Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be that I am feeling uncomfortable

  • * Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt your sincerity

  • * If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be because it was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place

  • * don't come on like a bulldozer

  • * Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people's loud music, overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy

What I Like About Being a Grace
* standing back and viewing life objectively
* coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects
* my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure
* not being caught up in material possessions and status
* being calm in a crisis



What's Hard About Being a Grace

  • * being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world

  • * feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all

  • * being pressured to be with people when I don't want to be

  • * watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally

Graces as Children Often

  • * spend a lot of time alone reading, making collections, and so on

  • * have a few special friends rather than many

  • * are very bright and curious and do well in school

  • * have independent minds and often question their parents and teachers

  • * watch events from a detached point of view, gathering information

  • * assume a poker face in order not to look afraid

  • * are sensitive; avoid interpersonal conflict

  • * feel intruded upon and controlled and/or ignored and neglected

Graces as Parents

  • * are often kind, perceptive, and devoted

  • * are sometimes authoritarian and demanding

  • * may expect more intellectual achievement than is developmentally appropriate

  • * may be intolerant of their children expressing strong emotions


Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy

15 comments:

Sharon said...

Hey this is really cute I am a Marilyn!!!!

You are a Marilyn -- "I am affectionate and skeptical."


Marilyns are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative.

How to Get Along with Me
* Be direct and clear
* Listen to me carefully
* Don't judge me for my anxiety
* Work things through with me
* Reassure me that everything is OK between us
* Laugh and make jokes with me
* Gently push me toward new experiences
* Try not to overreact to my overreacting.

What I Like About Being a Marilyn
* being committed and faithful to family and friends
* being responsible and hardworking
* being compassionate toward others
* having intellect and wit
* being a nonconformist
* confronting danger bravely
* being direct and assertive

What's Hard About Being a Marilyn
* the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind
* procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself
* fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of
* exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger
* wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right
* being too critical of myself when I haven't lived up to my expectations

Marilyns as Children Often
* are friendly, likable, and dependable, and/or sarcastic, bossy, and stubborn
* are anxious and hypervigilant; anticipate danger
* form a team of "us against them" with a best friend or parent
* look to groups or authorities to protect them and/or question authority and rebel
* are neglected or abused, come from unpredictable or alcoholic families, and/or take on the fearfulness of an overly anxious parent

Marilyns as Parents
* are often loving, nurturing, and have a strong sense of duty
* are sometimes reluctant to give their children independence
* worry more than most that their children will get hurt
* sometimes have trouble saying no and setting boundaries

Dr. Wifey said...

Grace was so beautiful! wonder if she skinny-dipped as well :~)

I was Doris

black betty said...

awesome! grace was a knockout...as are YOU!!!!

i am marilyn. :) does that mean i have to sing happy birthday to the new president? J/K!!!

Unknown said...

I was a Doris too

From the Doghouse said...

They left out the fact that Grace was/is hot.

Carrie said...

I am Bette Davis.

"I must be strong!"

Fun quiz and short!

Aunt Julie said...

I'm Katharine Hepburn! But does that mean that I have to date Spencer Tracy? 'Cause I never thought he was that good looking. I'd rather have Humphrey Bogart as a beau...

Anonymous said...

I couldn't get the code to copy but it turns out that I'm an Ingrid! That surprised me.

It says Graces are introverted but online you don't come across that way at all!

mayberry said...

I have RECEIVED grace, but I don't think I AM a Grace! HA!

HEATHER said...

I was Bette!

amusing moments said...

I am a Marilyn...

Crystal said...

I did this one a while back. I'm an Ingrid. Surprising how accurate it is.

Supermom said...

nothing fits you better than grace! Perfect!

Aunt Julie said...

BTW, I've got some Bloggy Bling for you over at my place today...Enjoy!

Melissa B. said...

Does the quiz have a Vivian Leigh component, too? 'Cause I kinda have an obsession with her! BTW, don't forget Sx3 tomorrow...we'll be in an Inaugural Kind of Mood!