The question
How would you sum yourself up in three words?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's weekly The Q&A repeatedly uses this exact standing prompt.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Honest, empathetic, daring.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 September 2025 source ↗
Funny, loyal, genuine.
Loving, sincere, honest.
Unimpeachable, nonpareil, self‑effacing.
Caring, patient, considerate, innumerate.
I’m a bit of a hoarder.
It was reading out loud, but no longer. (I am dyslexic.) I was encouraged by my husband to do a speech for the Royal National Institute of Blind People, which helped me gain my confidence, and the fear disappeared.
Clearing up someone’s sick – it was on police duty.
Lack of empathy.
The children. As a mother you are constantly worrying whether you’ve done the right thing.
Trusting someone and being let down.
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