Are you sensitive to others in social interaction? – personality quiz | Ben Ambridge

Answer our questions to see whether you 'read' an awkward situation well

How good are you at reading other people's feelings? And does this vary with gender - both theirs and yours? To find out, read the vignette below.

Sandra is hosting a dinner party. Cliff arrives first and the two enjoy talking about his recent holiday to Sweden. But then Michael turns up. He dominates the conversation and talks only to Sandra, showing off with a story designed to make himself look good. Sandra is a bit annoyed by this. She looks at Cliff, then asks Michael if he's ever been to Sweden.