The question
Which trait in yourself do you like least?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's The Q&A has retained this Proust-derived prompt from at least 2007 through 2026, and ABC independently put it to the Obamas in 2011.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Being overly critical.
Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, April 2023 source ↗
The desire to please. It’s a losing battle.
Oh, I have a long list. You should ask me what I like about myself—that list is much shorter.
My complete lack of organisation that affects all part of my life – my living space, my being in touch with people, everything. I am a walking shitshow.
I can be an overthinker and a vicious self-critic.
A great entrance-making outfit, where everyone oohs and aahs!
My closest friends have always been my clients and coworkers, their love and loyalty, not to mention their amazing talents!
The inability to appreciate true talent.
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