Self-Monitoring Scale – SMS

I find it hard to imitate the behavior of other people.

My behavior is usually an expression of my true inner feelings, attitudes, and beliefs.

At parties and social gatherings, I do not attempt to do or say things that others will like.

I can only argue for ideas which I already believe.

I can make impromptu speeches even on topics about which I have almost no information.

I guess I put on a show to impress or entertain people.

When I am uncertain how to act in a social situation, I look to the behavior of others for cues.

I would probably make a good actor.

I rarely seek the advice of my friends to choose movies, books, or music.

I sometimes appear to others to be experiencing deeper emotions than I actually am.

I laugh more when I watch a comedy with others than when alone.

In groups of people, I am rarely the center of attention.

In different situations and with different people, I often act like very different persons.

I am not particularly good at making other people like me.

Even if I am not enjoying myself, I often pretend to be having a good time.

I'm not always the person I appear to be.

I would not change my opinions (or the way I do things) in order to please someone else or win their favor.

I have considered being an entertainer.

In order to get along and be liked, I tend to be what people expect me to be rather than anything else.

I have never been good at games like charades or improvisational acting.

I have trouble changing my behavior to suit different people and different situations.

At a party, I let others keep the jokes and stories going.

I feel a bit awkward in company and do not show up quite as well as I should.

I can look anyone in the eye and tell a lie with a straight face (if for a right end).

I may deceive people by being friendly when I really dislike them.