Habits — First Date questions

1How do you wake up in the mornings?

• Without an alarm
• On the first alarm
• On the fifth alarm
• Someone wakes me

2What's the first thing you do when you wake?

• I check my phone
• I drink water
• I shower
• I stay in bed a while

3Do you eat breakfast?

• Always
• Just coffee
• I skip it
• It waits till noon

4How long till you're ready to talk in the morning?

• Right away
• Half an hour
• After coffee
• Not till the afternoon

5What time do you get up at the weekend?

• Same time every day
• An hour or two later
• Till noon
• I wake up but don't get up

6What do you listen to in the morning?

• Silence
• Something calm
• Something upbeat
• News or a podcast

7When do you pick your outfit?

• The night before
• In a minute in the morning
• Standing at the wardrobe forever
• Whatever I see first

8Do you exercise in the morning?

• Every day
• Sometimes
• Never
• Just a walk

9How many times do you snooze?

• Never
• Once
• Three or four times
• I've lost count

10What do you do on your morning commute?

• Music
• Podcasts
• Your phone
• I just stare out

11Who cooks dinner?

• Me
• Someone else at home
• It's ordered in
• It depends

12Do you like cooking?

• I love it
• It's OK
• Only when I have to
• Never

13How many days in a row can you eat the same meal?

• Two days
• Three days
• A week
• Even one day is too many

14Do you try new flavours?

• I always try
• Now and then
• If I read the description
• I stick to what I know

15How often do you eat out?

• Almost every day
• A few times a week
• A few times a month
• Very rarely

16How long do you take over a menu?

• At a glance
• A few minutes
• A long, long time
• I ask the waiter

17Do you share your plate?

• Gladly
• A bit
• Just a taste
• Never

18Do you snack at night?

• Every night
• Sometimes
• Never
• Only at weekends

19How do you do the food shop?

• With a list
• Off the top of my head
• On an empty stomach
• I never go, I order in

20How many cups of coffee a day?

• Never
• One
• Two or three
• I've lost count

21What's your home like?

• Spotless
• Lived-in
• Messy but I know where everything is
• It gets tidied when guests come

22When do you do the washing up?

• Right away
• In the evening
• Once they pile up
• The machine handles it

23Do you fold the laundry?

• Right away
• A day later
• It stays in the basket
• I take it off the drying rack

24Where in your home do you spend most time?

• The living room
• The bedroom
• The kitchen
• A balcony

25Home or out?

• Home
• Out
• Home on weekdays, out at weekends
• Doesn't matter

26Do you like having guests over?

• Very much
• If they let me know first
• A small number
• Not really

27What's your shoes-at-home rule?

• They come off at the door
• Slippers
• Socks
• Doesn't matter

28Do you keep plants?

• I've got loads
• One or two
• I always kill them
• None at all

29Music or silence at home?

• Music all the time
• Now and then
• Silence
• Leave the TV on

30Do you move the furniture around?

• Often
• Once a year
• Never
• Only when I move

31How many hours of screen time a day?

• Under two hours
• Three or four
• Five or six
• I'm scared to look

32How are your notifications set up?

• All on
• Only the important ones
• All switched off
• Do Not Disturb is always on

33How fast do you reply to messages?

• Instantly
• Within a few hours
• In the evening
• Sometimes I forget

34How's your phone battery usually?

• Always full
• Around half
• I live in the red
• I carry a power bank

35What do you do on social media?

• I just scroll
• I post
• I comment
• I never go on

36What do you do with your photos?

• I sort them into folders
• I back them up
• I never look
• I delete some now and then

37How do you feel about voice messages?

• I love it
• I send them but don't listen
• I only listen
• Never

38Are your read receipts on?

• On
• Off
• I've never thought about it
• It depends

39Where's your phone at night?

• Right by my pillow
• Across the room
• In another room
• I fall asleep holding it

40What do you do when an app notification pops up?

• I open it right away
• I look later
• I dismiss it
• I'd let it slide

41How do your weekend plans come together?

• Made in advance
• Decided on Friday night
• No plans at all
• Let the other person plan

42How does your ideal Saturday go?

• Resting at home
• Out and about
• With friends
• Out of town

43How's your sleep at the weekend?

• I get up at the same time
• I sleep in
• I nap during the day too
• I can't sleep at all

44What do you do on Sunday evening?

• I go to bed early
• I put on a series
• Getting ready for work
• Out

45How do you react when a plan gets cancelled?

• It makes me happy
• It would upset me
• I make a new one
• Doesn't matter

46Big group or just the two of you?

• Just the two of us
• A small group
• A crowd
• It depends

47How much are you on your phone at the weekend?

• Almost none
• The usual
• Even more
• I spend it all on there

48How important is time alone to you?

• Essential
• Now and then
• I don't like it
• Weekdays are enough

49How often do you escape to nature?

• Every chance I get
• Once a month
• A few times a year
• The city is enough for me

50When do you do the chores at the weekend?

• All on Saturday
• Bit by bit
• Sunday evening
• I leave it for the week

51When do you make your bed?

• The moment I get up
• Sometime during the day
• At night before I get in
• I don't make it

52When do you shower?

• In the morning
• In the evening
• Twice a day
• Whenever I feel like it

53What's the first thing you drink in the morning?

• Water
• Coffee
• Tea
• Nothing

54How long before leaving are you ready?

• Half an hour early
• Right on time
• At the last minute
• I'm always late

55Who do you speak to first in the morning?

• The people at home
• Someone on my phone
• Someone at work
• Nobody

56What's the last thing you check before leaving?

• My keys
• My phone
• Myself in the mirror
• Nothing

57How long do you stand at the mirror in the morning?

• Not at all
• A minute
• A few minutes
• A very long time

58What do you do the night before an early start?

• I go to bed early
• I lay everything out
• I change nothing
• I'm too keyed up to sleep

59Where do you eat breakfast?

• At the kitchen table
• Standing up
• On the way
• While working

60How do you feel waking up to grey skies?

• It makes no difference
• It spoils my mood
• I like it better
• It makes me sleepy

61Which chore do you hate most?

• The dishes
• Ironing
• Cleaning floors
• Taking out the rubbish

62Do you iron your clothes?

• All of them
• Only what needs it
• Never
• I buy things that don't need it

63How do you like the light at home?

• Dim
• Bright
• Warm yellow
• Daylight is enough

64How often do you sort out your wardrobe?

• When the season turns
• Once a month
• Once a year
• I leave it be

65What do you do when something breaks at home?

• I fix it myself
• I call someone in
• I buy a new one
• It just stays broken

66How do you decide on something new for your home?

• I research it for ages
• I buy it the moment I see it
• I ask someone
• I look for it second hand

67What's always in your home?

• Coffee
• Chocolate
• Pasta
• I keep no spares

68Do you care how your home smells?

• I light a candle
• I air it out
• I don't notice
• Strong scents bother me

69Which room do you keep cleanest?

• The kitchen
• The bathroom
• The living room
• They're all the same

70What do you do when the doorbell rings?

• I open it right away
• I look first
• If I'm not expecting anyone I don't open
• Let someone else get it

71Do you follow the recipe when you cook?

• To the letter
• I go by eye
• I start with it then stray
• I never look at a recipe

72What's your fridge usually like?

• Packed to the top
• Sparse and tidy
• Mostly empty
• I've no idea what's in it

73What do you do with leftovers?

• I save them for tomorrow
• I freeze them
• I finish them there and then
• I throw them out

74How long does a meal take you?

• Five minutes
• Half an hour
• It stretches with conversation
• I eat in bits

75How do you eat?

• In front of a screen
• While talking
• In silence
• On my feet

76Where do you learn a new recipe?

• From videos
• From my family
• I make it up
• I don't look for recipes

77What do you do when ordering?

• I order the same thing every time
• I try something new
• I read the reviews
• I follow whoever I'm with

78What do you reach for first at the table?

• The bread
• The salad
• The main dish
• The drink

79Do you like spicy food?

• It's no good without heat
• In moderation
• I can't take it at all
• I try it then regret it

80What's dinner when you can't face the kitchen?

• We order in
• I heat something up
• I get by on snacks
• I cook anyway

81What's your home screen like?

• One tidy page
• Sorted into folders
• Packed with apps
• Completely random

82What do you do when an unknown number calls?

• I answer
• I don't answer
• I call back later
• I look the number up

83What if you realised you left your phone at home?

• I'd turn back
• I'd carry on
• I'd be uneasy all day
• I'd feel relieved

84Which app do you open most?

• Social media
• Messaging
• Video
• Games

85When do you replace your phone?

• When a new model lands
• When it breaks
• When it slows down
• I use one for years

86What are you like in group chats?

• I write constantly
• I read in silence
• I write only when needed
• I mute them

87What do you do in a beautiful moment?

• I take a photo
• I post it straight away
• I just live it
• I tell people later

88Is your phone on silent?

• The ringer is always on
• Usually on vibrate
• Always silent
• Depends where I am

89Do you play games on your phone?

• Every day
• In my free time
• While waiting
• Never

90How long can you sit idle without your phone?

• For hours
• Half an hour
• A few minutes
• I pick it up at once

91Where would they find you on a Friday night?

• Out somewhere
• On the sofa at home
• In bed early
• On the road somewhere

92What rests you most at the weekend?

• Sleep
• A walk
• Good conversation
• Doing nothing

93What does it take to get you out at the weekend?

• Good weather
• A ready made plan
• Someone to invite me
• I don't need a reason

94How would a weekend without leaving the house feel?

• Wonderful
• Guilty
• Bored
• No different

95How do you answer a weekend invitation?

• I say yes at once
• I say I'll think about it
• I look at who it's from
• I usually put it off

96What do you treat yourself to at the weekend?

• A good meal
• A small bit of shopping
• A long sleep
• Nothing

97How do you feel when the weekend ends?

• Rested
• Tired
• Like I missed it
• Just the same as always

98How do weekend plans with friends come together?

• I call them
• They call me
• We sort it in the group chat
• Only if it happens to work out

99Could you spend a whole day in front of a screen?

• Happily
• Half a day is enough
• I'd get bored
• Absolutely not

100Who makes the weekend plan?

• I do
• My friends do
• We take turns
• Nobody does

101How do your mornings go on holiday?

• I get up early and explore
• I take a long breakfast
• I sleep till noon
• I go and exercise

102What should breakfast out be like?

• Long and full of talk
• Short and quick
• At a crowded table
• Just the two of us in quiet

103Who do you exercise with in the morning?

• On my own
• With a friend
• In a class
• I don't exercise

104What time of day do you book your appointments?

• First thing in the morning
• Before noon
• In the afternoon
• Towards evening

105Would you agree to a plan that needs an early start?

• Gladly
• Yes if it's worth it
• I take some convincing
• I usually say no

106What do you do in a cafe early in the morning?

• I read a book
• I work
• I watch people
• I chat

107How does being outside at dawn feel?

• Peaceful
• Rushed
• Energising
• Sleepy

108What if a spontaneous trip came up in the morning?

• I'd set off at once
• I'd ask for time to get ready
• I'd move it to another day
• I wouldn't come

109Where do you stop first after leaving the house?

• For a coffee
• At the bakery
• For a walk
• I don't stop anywhere

110How do you like getting to work or school?

• On foot
• By bike
• By public transport
• By car

111Is it easier to host or to visit?

• Hosting
• Visiting
• Both are a pleasure
• Both are hard work

112Do you gather at home or meet out?

• We gather at home
• We meet out
• We take turns at each other's places
• It makes no difference

113What's the first thing you do when you get home?

• I change my clothes
• I head to the kitchen
• I stretch out on the sofa
• I take a shower

114What do you want after a long day out?

• To go straight home
• To sit somewhere
• To talk with friends
• To walk back

115Where do you like to stay when you travel?

• In a hotel
• In a rented flat
• At a friend's
• At a campsite

116How do you feel about living with a flatmate?

• It would be fun
• I prefer living alone
• Only with a close friend
• I've tried it and that's enough

117How do you leave your home when you go away?

• I check everything
• I tidy it first
• I leave it with someone
• I leave it as it is

118What kind of area would you live in in a new city?

• Busy and central
• A quiet neighbourhood
• Close to water
• Surrounded by green

119How are things with your neighbours?

• We see each other often
• We say hello
• I don't know their faces
• I keep away

120What does a first time visitor notice most?

• How tidy it is
• The style of the furniture
• My books or music
• The view

121How do you discover a new place?

• By recommendation
• Online
• By walking past it
• I stick to what I know

122Which table do you choose in a restaurant?

• By the window
• The quiet one in the corner
• The one in the middle
• The one outside

123When do you try a newly opened place?

• In the first week
• I wait for reviews
• If someone recommends it
• Once the crowds thin out

124How long do you sit in a cafe?

• Half an hour
• An hour or two
• For hours
• I take it away

125How do you split the bill with friends?

• We split it evenly
• Everyone pays their own
• We take turns paying
• Whoever invited pays

126What comes to mind when you think of eating out?

• Street food on your feet
• A smart restaurant
• A small local place
• Something light in a cafe

127When do you order dessert?

• Always after the meal
• To share
• Instead of a meal
• I never order it

128Who decides where a big group goes?

• I suggest it
• The majority
• Whoever is most certain
• Nobody can decide

129What do you do if you don't like a dish?

• I tell the waiter
• I leave it quietly
• I finish it anyway
• I never come back

130Where should you eat on a fine day?

• At a picnic
• Somewhere with a garden
• By the water
• On the balcony

131How do you find your way somewhere new?

• I look at a map
• I ask someone
• I like getting lost
• I memorise it beforehand

132How many photos do you take while travelling?

• None
• A few
• Hundreds
• I only film video

133Who picks the music on a journey?

• I do
• Let the passenger choose
• We take turns
• We put the radio on

134What do you do waiting for someone in a crowd?

• I look at my phone
• I watch the people
• I walk about a bit
• I get something to drink

135Do you like talking on the phone?

• I talk for hours
• I keep it short
• I'd rather text
• Only when I have to

136Do you wear headphones when you walk?

• Always
• Sometimes
• Never
• Only in crowds

137What do you do if you'll be late?

• I let them know right away
• I text as I'm nearly there
• I call
• I quietly try to make up the time

138How do you handle tickets and bookings?

• Straight from the app
• I compare then choose
• At the last minute
• Let someone else do it

139Do you look at photos of a place before you go?

• I look at all of them
• I take a quick look
• I let it stay a surprise
• It never occurs to me

140What do you do when your battery dies while you're out?

• I pull out a power bank
• I hunt for a socket
• I switch the phone off
• I feel relieved

141How many plans do you make for the weekend?

• One single plan
• Several back to back
• I make none
• It fills up at the last minute

142How far will you travel for a weekend outing?

• Half an hour away
• A few hours on the road
• As far as it takes
• I don't leave the city

143Which event would you go to at the weekend?

• A concert
• An exhibition or museum
• A sports match
• A hike

144Do you go shopping at the weekend?

• I go just to wander
• Only when I need something
• I do it online
• I avoid the crowds

145How do you budget for the weekend?

• I set money aside beforehand
• I spend as I please
• I pick the cheap plans
• I never work it out

146What would you do with a long weekend?

• I'd go far away
• I'd slip off somewhere nearby
• I'd stay home
• I'd finish what I've put off

147How do you feel about meeting new people at the weekend?

• I love it
• It's fine if the setting suits
• I find it tiring
• The people I know are enough

148Do you make time for a hobby at the weekend?

• Always
• If I get round to it
• I try something new
• I have no hobby

149How do you divide up a weekend day?

• Out early and back early
• I go out once evening comes
• All of it outside
• All of it at home

150Would you go somewhere you've never seen at the weekend?

• I'd go at once
• I'd go if it's planned
• Places I know are easier
• Travelling wears me out