Are you a Control Freak? Do you tend to take charge, take orders or take cover? This quiz will help determine just how badly you want to call the shots

Shape, Feb, 2005 by Leslie Gilbert Elman

Instant insight Resist the urge to do the job for him--even if he makes mistakes. He'll eventually succeed if you give him a chance. Then you'll both feel a sense of accomplishment.

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If you answered mostly A's, you're a:

Control Freak Relax! Your friends and co-workers appreciate your take-charge attitude in small doses, but you have to let someone else make the call sometimes. When you feel yourself crossing the line between self-confidence and bossiness, pull back. Delegate, count to 10, take deep yoga breaths or whatever you need to do to let go of your controlling urges.

If you answered mostly B's, you're a:

Cooperative Contributor You'll always pitch in to help the cause. Just be sure your willingness to take direction from others isn't mistaken for a lack of initiative. By all means, work with the group--consensus is your middle name! But don't hesitate to take a stand when you need to. Coming from a team player like you, a strong opinion will carry extra weight.

If you answered mostly C's, you're a:

Complacent Conciliator You're relaxed, and that's great. But there's such a thing as being too laid-back. If you consistently let others make decisions for you, they'll figure you're a pushover. Then you'll be left wondering why everyone takes advantage of your good nature. Pick a direction, choose a restaurant, offer your opinion--stand up and be counted!

Leslie Gilbert Elman is a writer, editor and frustrated quiz-show contestant who likes to test her knowledge in New York City. She is the author of The Ladies' Room Reader Quiz Book (Conari Press, 2004).