Rejection: How Well Do You Cope? (Quiz) (for Teens)

Rejection. It's impossible to avoid. So how good are you at coping? Let our quiz give you some insight.

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Q.1You apply to be a lifeguard at the local pool. You don't get the job, but they ask if you want to be considered as a camp counselor.

You say, "Yes, I'd love to!" It's not your first choice and you're totally pretending to be excited. But you need a job.

You say, "No, thanks." You'll only get turned down again so why go through that twice?

You say yes, but don't hold out much hope. If you're not good enough to be a lifeguard, why would they want you as a counselor?

Q.2You audition for the lead in the school musical. It's down to you and one other girl — and she gets the part.

You plan to put itching powder in her makeup on opening night.

You decide the drama teacher picked her because she's prettier. You may have a better voice, but you'll never amount to anything because you don't have the looks.

You go out with friends for ice cream and commiseration, then refocus your attention on training for Saturday's track meet.

Q.3You've wanted to go to one college since you were 14, so you didn't put much thought into your safety schools. But today that thin envelope arrived.

You tell yourself you're fine but keep thinking about how your dream is shattered and your life is ruined.

You talk it over with your parents and decide to go to another school and try to transfer after a while. This definitely taught you the value of a backup plan!

You give up on your dreams of college. You're just not smart enough.

Q.4You've been crushing on someone for months. You lost sleep thinking up the best prom invite ever. You finally asked and . . . got turned down.

You tell yourself, "Wow, what was I thinking? That person is totally out of my league!

You feel totally devastated, have a good cry, then reevaluate: Do you ask your crush to something else? Or ask someone else to prom?

You decide it's best not to ask anyone out in future so you don't embarrass yourself like that again.

Q.5You're telling your friends a funny story when one of your teachers walks into a glass door. Everyone collapses into laughter — just not at your story.

You laugh so hard you forget your story — it wasn't nearly as good as watching Mr. Perkins being a goof.

You think, "That was funny, but my story was better. If I were a good storyteller I wouldn't have flubbed it like that.

You decide to avoid those friends for a day. If they can't listen to your stories, why should you listen to theirs?

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Congratulations if you scored high in the "well adjusted" category! And if you didn't? It's not all bad: Learning to deal with rejection is a process. Taking rejection in stride instead of letting it crush you is a matter of practice and attitude. So put yourself out there. Take risks. Sure, you may get turned down. But finding out you can deal with whatever happens gives you the confidence to try again.

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