Am I Fatphobic Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. A friend says that your comments about their weight make them uncomfortable. What would you most likely do?
Thank them for telling me, apologize, and ask what language or support they prefer.
Explain that I meant well, then make an effort to stop.
Avoid those comments with this friend but continue using them with other people.
Continue when I am concerned because health intentions matter more than their discomfort.
2. At a venue, you notice that the fixed chairs are painful or unusable for some larger guests. What do you think should happen?
The venue should provide a range of sturdy, accessible seating without requiring public requests.
Alternative chairs should be available when a guest asks for one.
It is unfortunate, but businesses cannot reasonably accommodate every body.
Guests who do not fit should adapt rather than expect the venue to change.
3. A fat friend says an activity’s seating or equipment may not accommodate them. What is your likely response?
I privately ask what would work and help check access or choose an alternative.
I reassure them that it will probably be fine but leave the decision to them.
I encourage them to come anyway so they do not let insecurity limit them.
I make a light joke about squeezing in and expect them to participate.
4. A local organization proposes adding body size to its anti-harassment policy. How do you respond?
I support it because explicit protection can clarify that size-based mistreatment is unacceptable.
I am open to it, but I wonder whether the general respect policy already covers the issue.
I think individual politeness is enough and a specific policy is unnecessary.
I oppose it because protecting body size excuses choices people should change.
5. When someone announces that they have lost a substantial amount of weight, what do you usually assume?
It is almost always a sign of success and strong discipline.
It is probably a healthy achievement, even if I do not know the circumstances.
My first reaction is positive, but I pause because the cause and impact are unknown.
I do not assume it is good or bad without knowing their experience.
6. How much does a person’s body size influence your impression of their discipline?
It sometimes affects my first impression, although I try to reconsider it.
It often seems like partial evidence of their habits and discipline.
It generally tells me whether they are disciplined about their health.
I do not consider size reliable evidence of discipline.
7. Your workplace offers rewards based mainly on weight loss or BMI change. Which response is closest to yours?
I support the program because body-weight targets encourage accountability.
I participate without objecting because employees can choose whether to join.
I ask whether alternatives are available but otherwise accept the program.
I advocate for inclusive options based on chosen behaviors or participation rather than body size.
8. A story pairs a fat character with a conventionally thin romantic partner without making weight part of the plot. How does that strike you?
The relationship feels unremarkable; attraction does not require a weight-based explanation.
I notice the pairing because media portrayals have made it less common, but it makes sense.
I expect the story to explain why the thin character is attracted to them.
I find the pairing unrealistic unless the fat character has exceptional qualities.
9. You see a fat person choosing dessert at a café. Which reaction is closest to your first response?
I focus on my own order and do not infer anything about their habits or health.
I notice their choice, then remind myself that one meal tells me very little.
I wonder whether this reflects how they usually eat.
I take it as evidence that they lack self-control around food.
10. A clothing retailer carries many styles but only a narrow size range. Which view is closest to yours?
That is mainly a practical market decision, so larger customers should shop elsewhere.
Expanding the range would be good, though I do not view limited sizing as an access issue.
Retailers should consider meaningful size access rather than offering most customers fewer or separate choices.
Limited sizing gives people an incentive to reach the sizes the store sells.
11. People in your group begin making jokes about a fat stranger nearby. How do you respond?
I add a joke if it keeps the group entertained.
I laugh along even though I feel somewhat uncomfortable.
I do not join in and try to move the conversation elsewhere.
I say the person’s body is not appropriate material for the group’s jokes.
12. A qualified fat colleague is promoted to a highly visible, client-facing role. What best matches your reaction?
I evaluate the promotion according to their skills and record, not their size.
I worry that biased clients may react poorly, but I still support the promotion.
I think their appearance could make the organization look less professional.
I would prefer a thinner colleague because image is part of the role.
13. A relative’s body has become larger since you last saw them. How would you handle the reunion?
I greet them normally and let them decide whether body changes are discussed.
I avoid mentioning it but privately ask another relative what happened.
I gently ask whether they are worried about the change.
I point it out directly because they may need motivation to address it.
14. A fat friend says a clinician blamed a new symptom on weight without examining it further. What response would you offer?
I would encourage them to request a full assessment or seek another qualified opinion.
I would suggest asking follow-up questions while acknowledging that weight could be relevant.
I would assume the clinician knows best and advise following the weight-loss recommendation.
I would say losing weight should come before pursuing additional investigation.
15. Someone you know says, “I’m fat,” in a neutral tone. What are you most inclined to say?
I immediately reply, “No, you’re not,” because calling someone fat feels insulting.
I ask what they mean or what kind of response they want, rather than assuming distress.
I offer diet or exercise suggestions in case they want to change.
I agree that losing weight should be a priority for them.