Ever wondered if you're genuinely cool or just another wannabe climbing up the social hierarchy? Time to swap Nandos' fiery Peri-ometer for our ice-cold Cooliometer and discover if you're running hotter than a jalapeño or cooler than a penguin's breakfast! It's time to find out with our ultimate Cool Quiz, the definitive scientifically backed coolness test that lets you see where you really stand. So if you are looking for cool personality tests, this is your gateway to discovering whether you're truly ice-cold or hot air.
Coolness isn’t just about looking good or having the right friends—it plays a surprisingly important role both socially and professionally. Socially, being perceived as cool can help you connect with others more easily, build trust, and navigate group dynamics with confidence. People are naturally drawn to those who exude a balanced mix of confidence, authenticity, and charm, making friendships and collaborations smoother. Professionally, coolness can enhance your influence, make networking more effective, and even open doors to leadership opportunities. A “cool” persona signals that you can handle challenges gracefully, stay composed under pressure, and inspire others—qualities that are invaluable in any career. In short, cultivating your cool isn’t just fun—it’s a social and professional asset.
Our Am I Cool Quiz is based on groundbreaking research from universities across 12 countries (because apparently, coolness cannot be contained by any boundaries.).
Researchers Todd Pezzuti, Caleb Warren, and Jinjie Chen surveyed nearly 6,000 people from Australia to South Korea, from Chile to China, asking: "What does it mean to be cool?" You can read their full study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General (doi:10.1037/xge0001799).
Their findings? Cool people aren't just good people with better hair products. Whilst there are some overlaps between good and cool, there are some distinct traits;
According to science, truly cool people are:
There is a lot of overlap between the perception of someone being good or cool, but good people are perceived as being more conforming, traditional, and secure.
Introducing the Cooliometer™
We've cranked the dial from Nandos' scorching Peri-ometer all the way down to Antarctic levels of chill. Our 15-question quiz measures your coolness across all scientifically-proven dimensions.
This research was consistent across cultures from Santiago to Seoul—coolness is more universal than complaining about the weather and colder than a British summer.
Ditch the Peri-ometer and step up to the Cooliometer!
🧊 Fair Warning: This Cooliometer may cause a sudden chill—like stepping into an arctic breeze of pure, unfiltered coolness. Proceed with caution!.
Unlike Nandos where "Extra Hot" is the goal, here we're aiming for "Sub-Zero" levels of cool. Think less "sweating through Peri-Peri" and more "needing antifreeze."
Ready to discover if you're ice-cold cool or still stuck on "Lemon & Herb" levels of mild? Take the quiz below! ❄️
