Are You Adulting Yet? Get 75% On This Quiz To Call Yourself An Adult

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You spent your whole childhood wanting to be an adult, and now that you're an adult all, you want to do is go back to the carefree days of being a child. Being an adult is certainly not without its fair share of stress, which might help explain why Millennials have also been dubbed the Peter Pan Generation -- meaning that they never ever want to grow up. Yuck!

These days, there's so much mindless entertainment available at your fingertips (not including this quiz, of course), that it makes it extra hard to get out there and learn the ropes of this thing called life. But your parents will inevitably kick you out of the nest if they haven't already, and when that happens it certainly doesn't hurt to be prepared.

Being an adult requires knowledge on everything from leaky faucets to doing your taxes, and while you could always spend extra cash and hire somebody to do these things for you, you might run out of all the money you've saved in the process.

Therefore, it never hurts to have a few tricks up your sleeve to strengthen your adulting game. Not to mention that not having to rely on anybody else is empowering in its own right. So let's see if you are adulting yet!

Question 1

What is the minimum tip you should leave at most places?

There’s nothing worse than a stingy tipper. If you’re on a first date and the other person is rude to the server doesn’t leave them at least an average tip, then this is not someone that you’ll want to build a future with. After all, these people rely on their tips to make a livable wage. Having a waiter that is downright awful is another thing entirely, but so long as the service is average, this is the very minimum percentage that you should leave for a tip.

Question 2

What should you do during every job interview?

But before you land the job of your dreams, you’re going to have to nail the interview process. Job interviews usually seem much more terrifying than they actually are, as they often just end up being a friendly conversation with you and your prospective employer. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn't over prepare for ever job interview you go on. While different positions require different prep work, there are a number of things you should do in every interview to come off as a working professional.

Question 3

Which of these has the highest alcohol content?

On a basic level, everyone knows that drinking more will make you drunker. But when you can legally order drinks at a bar or restaurant, you have to consider far more than just the volume of the alcohol you’re drinking. There are some very light beers out there with such a low alcohol content that you could literally drink an entire pitcher before you're drunk. Meanwhile, one small glass of some hard liquor could have you hugging your toilet within an hour or two. So it’s best to know the percentage before you start throwing back drinks.

Question 4

What do you need in order to jump a car?

It’s a chilly morning, you’re already running late for work, and all of a sudden your car won’t start. If your car has never had any engine problems in the past, chances are the battery has just died. Luckily, this is something you can try to fix in a relatively short period of time. Many people get nervous while trying to jump their car, but so long as you know what you’re doing, and you have these two objects at your disposal, you should be on your way to work in no time!

Question 5

True or False: Your credit card won’t charge you interest so long as you pay off the minimum balance.

While your parents and your friends have warned you about the dangers of owning a credit card, if you’re going to be a real adult and build a strong line of credit, you’re going to have to get a credit card sooner or later. But with so many different companies and cards to choose from, it’s worth doing a few days of research to decide which card is the best fit for you. After all, there are plenty of hidden fees and interest rates that these companies would rather not tell you about up front.

Question 6

Rent is usually due...

Your credits good and you have a job and now it’s finally time to move out of your parent's place! Chances are that you’ll spend a number of years renting before you have enough money to put a down payment on a house of your own. But so long as you’re living within your means, renting is a nice step to take while transitioning into the adult world. But while you may get caught up paying off your utility bills and credit cards payment, just don’t forget to pay your rent! Which is typically due…

Question 7

What is considered a “good” credit score?

Truth be told, nobody likes thinking about credit card interest rates and what your credit score is. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn these things so you can stay ahead of the game. If your credit score is currently garbage, there’s plenty of ways to improve it over time, like paying off monthly loans on time and signing up for a credit card if you currently don’t have one. That way when you do need to take out a big loan, you’ll want the bank to see that you have a credit score well above this number.

Question 8

Aside from a spare, what do you need in order to change a flat tire?

While pretty much anyone can learn how to jump a car by watching a couple of Youtube videos, changing a flat takes requires a bit more hands on experience. First of all, a flat usually happens at an inopportune time, which only adds more stress to the situation. But so long as you’ve come prepared, getting back on the road shouldn’t take more than a half hour or so, so long as you have these two objects at your disposal.

Question 9

What’s the first thing you should do if you’re in a fender-bender?

Nobody plans to get in a car accident, but unfortunately, they do happen. And it would be unusual to go through your entire life without being involved in some kind of a fender-bender or minor parking lot accident. If you were being a responsible adult, hopefully, the cause of the accident was not your fault. But whether it was or it wasn’t, you always want to do this right after a minor accident takes place.

Question 10

What’s the first step you should take when treating a minor burn?

Cooking dinner for yourself can be a messy business, but it will save you a ton of money in the long run since most cheap dinners out still anywhere in the $10 - $15 dollar range. But you’re inevitably going to accidentally burn yourself on the stovetop or inside the oven at some point, so you have to know how to treat it. They say most second-degree burns can be treated at home, which should start with you doing this to ease the pain.

Question 11

What’s an acceptable first date to go on with someone who’ve never met/ barely know?

First dates are already awkward, and if it’s a blind date set up by your friends or someone you started chatting with on Tinder, chances are that both parties will be pretty nervous upon meeting one another. Therefore, there are a number of unspoken guidelines that most people will adhere to in these situations. For instance, upon meeting someone you never want to blather on about yourself without asking them some questions about their lives, and bringing up your past relationship baggage is another definite no-no.

Question 12

How much sleep should the average adult get every night?

With all these new found responsibilities, you may find the one thing that you can’t get enough of is some good old fashioned shut eye. However, prolonged periods without sleep will inevitably begin to hurt all aspects of your life, so it’s important to push other things to the side if need be and get yourself some rest when you’re feeling run down. Typically, doctors say that this is the gold standard when it comes to the amount of sleep that the average adult needs to get every night.

Question 13

What temperature does chicken need to reach before it’s cooked?

There’s nothing worse than slaving away in the kitchen after a long day of work, only to sit down to your meal and cut into the chicken and find it pink in the middle. Therefore, it’s not a bad idea to have a kitchen thermometer on hand to test the internal temperature of your food before you stop cooking it. While beef has some wiggle room as to how much it should be cooked, chicken always needs to reach this temperature before it is considered safe to eat.

Question 14

If there’s an electrical fire, what should you NEVER do?

Nobody likes thinking of disasters, but it’s better to plan ahead and be prepared if you ever do find yourself in one. This means having an escape plan should your house or apartment burst into flames, and buying a fire-proof safe for some of your valuables is never a bad idea as well. If it’s a small fire you can always try to put it out yourself. But a stove top flare up is a totally different scenario than an electrical outlet going up in flames.

Question 15

What ratio should you try to hit if you’re drinking but don’t want to get drunk?

There’s plenty of ways to drinking socially without getting totally wasted and making a fool of yourself in front of your coworkers. Making sure you know the alcohol content of your drinks, keeping food in your stomach, and drinking water in between each beverage are all viable ways to make sure you won’t get too drunk. But giving the liver amble time to digest the alcohol is always your best bet, which means you should strive for this easy to remember ratio.

Question 16

True or False: When driving, you can always go right on red.

While most states allow teens to get their driver’s license at 16, there may be a number of years before being legally allowed to drive and actually owning your own car. That means it’s never a bad idea to stay brushed up on roadside regulations. Many accidents occur at intersections because people often stop paying attention to their surrounding at a red light, while many people fail to navigate the intersection correctly and end up proceeding through it without caution.

Question 17

What two household items can be used to unclog a drain?

For your first apartment, you may very well have to go without a dishwasher, which may inevitably lead to a clogged kitchen sink if you don’t have the best drain. There’s nothing worse than washing the dirty pots and pans only to discover that your sink is backing up. While having a separate sink plunger is always a good way to start, you may find that the clog continues to persist over time. But before you call a plumber, these two household items could help dissolve the clog when combined.

Question 18

What should your resume include?

If you’re looking to finally break free of the minimum wage life, or you're just looking for a much-needed promotion, you’re going to want to make sure that your resume is absolutely flawless. There’s plenty of templates and sample resumes online that will help you begin to craft your own, so long as the information you're filling in is truthful to your experiences. After all, an employer could call you out on some of the info you’ve provided just to make sure you’re not just trying to make yourself look like the perfect fit for the position.

Question 19

True or False: So long as you have money in your account, no ATM will not charge a fee for withdrawing your money.

If you have a bank account (which you should), but you hate waiting in line at the bank (which you do), then you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the Automatic Teller Machine — also known as an ATM. These machines can pretty much do everything nowadays, from telling you your account balance, to withdrawing money, to depositing checks and cash. Just be sure you don’t try to take out more money than is actually in your account or there’s bound to be a penalty of some sort.

Question 20

What month of every year are your taxes due by?

Whether you hire someone to file for you or you use a free version of TurboTax online, there is nothing enjoyable about eating up your free time with doing your taxes. However, if you do learn how to deduct as much as you legally can, there’s a good chance that you’ll end up getting some money coming back your way at the end of tax season, which is always a good thing. So long as you remember to fill by the middle of this month.

Question 21

What is the minimum amount of time you should give your boss if you plan to leave your job?

Some jobs simply weren’t meant to become careers, and if you ever want to find yourself moving up in the world there’s a good chance you’re going to have to quit your job at some point. This is never a fun conversation to have with your boss, who may take it as a personal slight or try to persuade you into staying with a raise or more perks. But so long as you give them this much notice, you shouldn’t feel bad about wanting to move on to something that will make you happier.

Question 22

True or False: All jobs must give their employees at least 2 weeks of vacation time.

American companies are seriously behind the curve when it comes to paid vacation time. The standard in the States is usually two weeks paid vacation with a couple of personal days thrown into the mix. While you may be happy to get your first “adult” job that is actually going to pay you to go on vacation, you should know that other countries give their employees far more time to unwind, with Australians getting around 4 weeks off per year, while the French enjoy as many as 5 or more weeks of vacation time.

Question 23

If you’ve been dating someone for over 6 months and you want to break things off, you should always…

Dating in the 21st Century can be a tricky thing to navigate. For those of us who were born in the late ‘80s or early ‘90s, we can still remember a time when you’d have to literally pick up the house phone to call your crush with the hopes that his or her parents wouldn’t pick up the phone first. But today, with Facebook and apps like Bumble and Tinder, there’s a good chance that you’ll spend a lot of time talking to your significant other through text messages, which can be fun for flirting but can also become a nightmare when the relationship is coming to an end.

Question 24

If you want to deposit a check, you typically have to…

Whether it’s a check from your job or a birthday present from your grandma, there’s nothing better than getting to put some money into your bank account. But these days, with direct deposit, people are beginning to forget the typical protocol when it comes to making out or depositing a check. Much like going to the post office, going to the bank is a pain, which is why you’ll more often find yourself waiting in line at a local ATM than in line for a physical teller.

Question 25

True or False: You should talk about marriage BEFORE popping the question

While you may have heard the expression “chivalry is dead,” one thing that hasn’t seemed to change is that men are still expected to be the one to pop the question. While it’s not unheard of for a woman to propose marriage, the tradition of a man asking his girlfriend’s father for permission to marry his daughter, then going out to buy an engagement ring is still fairly common practice. And unfortunately, we still live in a society where many people will use the engagement ring as a barometer for how much you love your significant other.

Question 26

What is the correct name for this specific type of screwdriver?

If you need to hire a handyman for every little thing that breaks or needs to be replaced in your house or apartment, then you’re going to end up spending a small fortune on things that you could have easily fixed yourself. We’re not saying that you need to learn how to replace your entire plumbing system, but knowing how to fix a leaky faucet, change out a light fixture, or hang a mirror on the wall are all things that you can easily learn to do yourself. And this basic tool will come in handy in many of those instances.

Question 27

After an interview, if you want to increase your chances of getting a job, it’s not a bad idea to…

You have a flawless resume, you aced the interview, and now you’re sitting around waiting for the phone to ring and you’re beginning to sweat. Truth be told, there’s a lot of people in this world and the job market can be a pretty competitive place. You need to learn how to stand out without coming off too strong or annoying the perspective employer. So if you want to reach out after the interview, this is a pretty safe route to take.

Question 28

Which one of these is a retirement fund?

So you just started your dream job and now you’re already expected to worry about retirement. It doesn’t seem to make sense, but the sooner you start worrying about your golden years, the early they can start. And who doesn’t want to kick back on a beach for as long as humanly possible? Getting a retirement fund going as soon as possible is a good sign that you’ve finally reached adulthood. In fact, having any kind of savings is a sign that you have a firm grasp on this whole life thing. Because in the long run, more cash often means less stress.

Question 29

How often should you check your oil to see if it needs to be changed?

There’s nothing worse than having your car unexpectedly break down and you suddenly have to dig into your savings to buy a new car. A car is a huge purchase, which means that you’ll want to keep the car you have in great shape for as long as possible. Yearly inspections are great, but you should be looking after your car much more frequently than that. Checking the tire pressure, battery power, and engine oil are all things that you can do on your own, so don’t put them off.

Question 30

If your power goes out, the first thing you should do is…

Some times having the power go out can be a massive inconvenience, but other times it can be an excuse to light some candles and take a break from modern technology with a night of board games and book reading. But unless you’re in the middle of a blizzard or a severe lightning storm, there may be a simple fix to the reason your lights just went black, and it may have to do with your (or your girlfriend’s) hair dryer…

Question 31

When mailing a letter, you should always write the return address on which part of the envelope?

Just as we’ve become reliant on ATMs and direct deposit to handle out banking for us, email and instant messaging have made the United States Postal Service obsolete in a lot of ways. But nothing says adulthood like sending a post card from your paid vacation or mailing out a fleet of Christmas cards to your high school friends. And in these instances, you’ll need to know how to mail a letter. While postage can always vary, it’s never a bad idea to write your return address in this place on the piece of mail.

Question 32

How old do most car rental companies require you to be to rent a car from them?

If you’re flying somewhere on vacation, or you don’t want to put a ton of extra miles on your car for a lengthy road trip, it’s not a bad idea to shop around for a rental car. If you play it smart, rental cars can be quite reasonably priced. But if you don’t read the finer print, you could end up spending more at Enterprise or Hertz than you did for your round trip flight. These companies will inevitably want you to pay more, but you’d best do your research to know what you really need, and what they’re just trying to make more money on.

Question 33

True or False: All states require you to have car insurance?

For most of us, if you own a car, car insurance is going to be one of those monthly expenses that we keep forgetting we have to pay. Car insurance can be a real bummer, which seems to be ridiculously expensive when these companies do pretty much nothing for you. Until you get in an accident, that is. Then they could literally save you hundreds of thousands of dollars. So although it’s not a fun thing to do research on, make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck with whatever company you go with.

Question 34

Rent should be no more than 25 percent of your monthly income. Therefore, if you make $2,400/ month, your rent should be no more than…

Sorry to hit you with some unexpected math, but if you can’t figure out this simple ratio, then we’re afraid you’re not adulting as hard as you could be. Rent (or your mortgage) will inevitably be one of your biggest expense. But that doesn’t mean it should consume the majority of your income. Also, if you’re drowning in rental payments, you won’t be left with any money for leisure activities, which are now more important than ever with the stresses from adulthood weighing you down during the workweek.

Question 35

If you order just one drink from a bartender, what is the standard tip?

If you approach a bartender and pay for a single beer in cash, it would be a little weird to start calculating a 15 or 20 percent tip right in from of them, wouldn’t it? Chances are you wouldn’t have the correct change anyway, and you’ll look less than cool doing it. If you go up to a bartender to order a round of drinks, or you’re opening up a credit card tab, this need not apply to you. But if you just grabbing something for yourself that takes the bartender all but 10 seconds to make, then this simple tip will suffice.

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