Did you know that most Americans Think They Are "Above Average" in Trustworthiness, Loyalty, and Honesty!

In a poll by YouGov, more than 70% of Americans believe they are "above average" or "FAR above average" in trustworthiness, loyalty, and honesty. But when it comes to some sweet skills less than 20% say the same about their running and dancing ability.

So, the question is if you were rating yourself, how would you rate your trustworthiness, honesty, empathy, creativity, patience, artistic ability, dancing ability, and your ability to cook without the fan favorite appliance known as the microwave?

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According to this new poll, MORE than 70% of Americans believe they are "above average" or "FAR above average" in these areas. With more than 60% believe they're above average in ethics, reading ability, empathy, open-mindedness, attention to detail, and sense of humor.

Women were more likely to believe they're better than average at ALL of those, except "sense of humor." 67% of guys think they're above average, compared to 53% of women. With the biggest swing in the opposite direction was empathy, which may not be super surprising. 69% of women think they're more empathetic than the average person, compared to men at 56%.

On the flipside, only 15% of Americans say they're above average in running, and 16% say they're above average in "dancing ability." I am not one of those people. At all. Very few skills in the I have rhythm and coordination area.

Here Is The Good News: Technically to be "above average" you don't have to be great, you just have to be better than half the population.

Less than 30% of Americans believe they're "above average" in: Musical ability and singing, athletic ability, physical strength, artistic ability, attractiveness, and "sense of style."

A few other interesting stats:

1. Three-quarters of Americans say they have high expectations of themselves.

2. Women are more likely than men to say they find it difficult to accept compliments. Checks out.

3. Adults under 45 are more likely than older Americans to say their parents praised them often. And Americans who were praised often as children find it easier to accept compliments as an adult.