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.
My lack of foreign language skills.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2026 source ↗
Sometimes I follow my instincts more than my reason.
Laziness and procrastination.
Insecurity around money. I have this profound insecurity about not having enough to provide for my family.
I interrupt too much.
People finding out my greatest fear.
Getting even older.
Inability to listen.
Both parents, I’ll write the book someday.
Quietly somewhat funny.
Hasn’t happened yet, it’s coming.
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