Pessimistic or optimistic

You bought a book, but you left it on the bus on the way home. Do you think you will get it back?

• Yes, probably - I'll call the bus station.

• Not very likely - someone probably took it.

You want to buy a shirt/dress that you've seen in a shop. You find they've just sold the last one. Do you think:

• Oh, well, I can probably find something similar.

• Why am I always so unlucky?

You get an "A" in an exam. Do you think:

• Wow, I'm really good.

• I was lucky with the questions.

You are crossing the road. A driver gets annoyed and shouts at you. Do you think:

• He/She must be having a difficult day.

• People are so rude!

You are trying to figure out a problem with your computer. Do you think:

• There must be some simple solution to this.

• I just don't understand computers. I give up.

You start a new fitness programme and you are really tired the next day. Do you think:

• Wow, I worked hard yesterday - it'll be easier next time.

• Wow, I must be really unfit!

A friend you haven't seen for months says "You're looking good". Do you think:

• Yes, he is right. Nice of him to notice.

• Does he really mean it or is he just being nice?

You have been planning a perfect date out with your girl/boy friend. Just an hour before the date it starts raining. Do you think:

• Everything is ruined now.

• It's ok. Rain is romantic.

After an argument with your best friend, you think:

• It will pass. Tomorrow I'll apologize and it'll be like nothing had happened.

• This is it. We'll never make it up.

When a friend doesn't answer your text messages you think:

• he/she must be ignoring me.

• he / she might be busy. I'll try later.