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		Are You a Complainer? Now that's the question. And are your friends complainers? What about your parents? And what sorts of secret complaints are you holding about them? This is the place to let it all out! Are you a: How old are you? In your family, you are the: What is your racial/ethnic background? Country: My home is in a: If you look at the list of people below, who would you say complains the most? My friends My parents My siblings Other family members (my grandparents, cousins, etc.) My classmates My teachers Myself None of the above How do you usually feel when you overhear someone complaining? When people complain directly to you, how do you usually respond? I just listen to what they have to say. I try to think of a way to fix the situation I don't listen - I turn and leave immediately. I change the subject. I tell them that I understand how they feel. I suggest a change of perspective. I tell them they have nothing to complain about. None of the above What do your friends complain about the most? What do your parents complain about the most? When you complain, who do you complain to? My parents My siblings My friends My classmates A teacher A coach A diary or journal On my blog/website Other What do you complain about the most? What do you think about complaining? It's a waste of time - it doesn't change anything. It's healthy - we all have to vent. It's entertaining - if people weren't complaining, what would they talk about? It raises issues so that action can be taken to fix them. How do you feel after you complain? Better About the same Worse Is complaining about a friend wrong? Yes, it's immature and unhelpful Yes, unless they did or said something really obnoxious No, unless the complainer is complaining to someone who is friends with the person they're complaining about! No, unless it turns into a lot of drama Have you ever heard someone complain about you? If so, how did it make you feel? Angry Sad Annoyed Betrayed It opened my eyes to something I was doing that was bothering other people. None of the above Let's vent! What's your biggest complaint about school? About love and relationships? About your family? About your friends? How did it feel to write out those complaints? Horrible - now I just feel worse about them. Pretty good - it felt good to get them out of my system. Interesting - I hadn't realized I needed to get those thoughts off my chest until someone asked. The same - I don't notice a change. Don't forget to hit submit (only once)! Thanks for telling us! Please pass this link on to a friend. We want to hear from as many SmartGirls as possible! All our surveys are anonymous; check out our privacy policy. All data copyright 1996-2007.

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