User:Lurker/Questions

This is a sandbox of List_of_OkCupid_Answers, to experiment with style improvements.

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OkCupid determines match rankings between its users by asking them a series of questions, and determining how they answer. These questions are randomly assigned, and can be answered whenever the user feels like it. The user can select a single answer for themselves, and multiple answers that he or she would be okay with potential matches picking.

Due to the tireless efforts of Clyde Cash we have obtained archives of many of Chris's answers submitted for his latest OkCupid Profile. Chris's answer, and answers he would like potential mates to select. As is the norm with Chris, the answers vary from completely Honest, to untrue things that Chris genuinely believes, to complete lies that he thinks girls want to hear.

Chris's personal answers are underlined, and answers he would like girls to pick are in green. There is considerable overlap between the two.

Politics and Law
In a relationship I like to discuss politics with my partner. Which of the following is the more appropriate penalty for rape? Which is more offensive: book burning or flag burning? Should burning your country's flag be illegal? Politically, which are more important to you right now?
 * All the time!
 *  Sure. I'm interested in sharing our beliefs.
 * Sometimes. It depends.
 * Hardly. Politics are boring or personal.
 * Death.
 * Castration.
 *  Prison.
 * Community service or less.
 * book burning
 *  flag burning
 *  Yes
 * No
 * Social issues
 * Economic issues
 *  I don't really care about politics

Relationships
How important is it for you to make physical contact when showing affection for someone? Would you strongly prefer to date someone of your own skin color / racial background? Most of all, I want to meet someone who deserves MY: If you inadvertently found a phone number in a partner's pocket, which would you do? If you were in a serious relationship and you learned that your partner cheated on you one drunken night, could you forgive him/her? If you were going to have a child, would you want the other parent to be of the same ethnicity as you? If you were in a long term relationship and your partner gained weight due to something like surgery recovery or childbirth, would you think less of them as a person? Would you ever stop dating someone based on a rumor you heard about them? What kind of fidelity (being faithful) is more important to you? If you were in a serious relationship, would you mind if your significant other maintained an active profile on OkCupid? Would you consider dating someone who dislikes children? '''Your significant other's ex is coming into town and he/she wants to go out to dinner with them alone. How do you react?''' If you were in a long-term monogamous relationship, would you consider your partner "open mouth" kissing someone else cheating? Would you consider having an open relationship, where you can see other people? If one of your potential matches was overweight, would that be a dealbreaker? Would you avoid all contact with an ex if your current significant other asked you to? Do you Google someone before a first date? Would you--for any reason--read your mate's email or pose as him/her online, without his/her knowledge and permission? '''Your significant other is traveling and has the opportunity to stay with a good friend that you know they find to be very attractive. What's your stance on the situation?''' '''You get married. Five years later, you realize it was a mistake. Discussion and counseling haven't made a difference. You just don't love your partner anymore. He/she still loves you. You decide to:''' How willing are you to meet someone from OkCupid in person? How much affection can you tolerate? How important is it to you to have your own unique "thing" (like a weekly Girls' Night Out or Guys' Movie Night) that you don't share with your partner(s)? How long do you want your next relationship to last? How do you feel about falling in love? Would you consider connecting with someone whose relationship status is 'seeing someone' or 'married'? Which makes for a better relationship? Is it a requirement that you communicate with your significant other daily, in some way (phone, email, in person, etc.)? Which of these options most closely describes what you're looking for in your next relationship? How much can intelligence turn you on? How long do your romantic relationships usually last? Do you believe in monogamy?
 *  Very important
 * Somewhat important.
 * Not important.
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * <font color="#009000">No
 * <font color="#009000">trust.
 * <font color="#009100"> loyalty.
 * <font color="#009000">admiration.
 * <font color="#009000">gratitude.
 * Call the number to see whose it is.
 * <font color="#009100"> Openly ask what/who the number is for.
 * <font color="#009000">Nothing, I would trust my partner.
 * <font color="#009000">Nothing, my partner's privacy should be respected.
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes, if he/she was sincerely sorry.
 * No, never.
 * <font color="#009000">It depends on the situation.
 * I don't believe in monogomy.
 * <font color="#009000">Yes.
 * <font color="#009000">No.
 * <font color="#009100"> This would not be an important factor to me.
 * <font color="#009000">No, my partner's weight is irrelevant to me.
 * <font color="#009100"> No, my partner's health is what is most important.
 * Not if they are willing to work hard and lose it.
 * Yes, weight gain is so unattractive.
 * Yes.
 * <font color="#009100"> Maybe, I'd give my date a chance to explain first.
 * <font color="#009000">No.
 * <font color="#009000">Physical/Sexual.
 * <font color="#009000">Mental/Emotional.
 * Neither is important.
 * <font color="#009100"> Both are equally important.
 * <font color="#009000">Yes - I would mind this.
 * <font color="#009100"> No - This would not bother me.
 * Yes.
 * <font color="#009100"> No.
 * <font color="#009000">Sure, no problem.
 * <font color="#009100"> Not thrilled, but go ahead.
 * <font color="#009000">Not just no... HELL no!
 * <font color="#009000">Yes
 * <font color="#009100"> No
 * <font color="#009000">I'm Not Sure
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * No
 * <font color="#009000">Yes, even if they were slightly overweight.
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes, but only if they were obese.
 * <font color="#009000">No.
 * <font color="#009000">No, in fact I prefer overweight people.
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes, of course!
 * No. This would be an unacceptable demand.
 * Only if their justification seems reasonable.
 * <font color="#009000">Yes. Knowledge is power!
 * <font color="#009100"> No. Why spoil the mystery?
 * Yes, they shouldn't be keeping secrets anyway.
 * Yes, I'd be too curious not to.
 * Only if I suspected them of something.
 * <font color="#009100"> No, I'd trust them and that would be invasive.
 * It would be totally unacceptable.
 * <font color="#009100"> It might be ok, but I'd want to discuss it first.
 * It's fine - I don't see any problem.
 * It sounds sexy - Hopefully they'll hook up.
 * <font color="#009100"> Keep trying. Marriage means commitment.
 * Get a divorce. It'll be better for both of you.
 * <font color="#009100"> Totally willing!
 * <font color="#009000">Hesitant, but would consider.
 * I am not interested in meeting in person.
 * <font color="#009000">Inifinite
 * <font color="#009100"> Most of it.
 * <font color="#009000">A little bit.
 * Get off me!!
 * <font color="#009000">Very - I need some ME time to be happy
 * <font color="#009100"> Sort of - I need friends outside of my partner
 * <font color="#009000">Not much - I like sharing stuff with my partner
 * <font color="#009000">I'd prefer not to have exclusive things
 * <font color="#009000">One night
 * <font color="#009000">A few months to a year
 * <font color="#009000">Several years
 * <font color="#009100"> The rest of my life
 * <font color="#009100"> I love it and want it very much
 * I try to avoid it
 * <font color="#009000">I like to just let it happen
 * <font color="#009000">I'm indifferent / not sure
 * <font color="#009000">Yes to both
 * <font color="#009100"> No to both
 * <font color="#009000">Yes to 'seeing someone' only
 * <font color="#009000">Yes to 'married' only
 * <font color="#009100"> Passion
 * <font color="#009000">Dedication
 * <font color="#009000">Yes, no matter what
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes, unless otherwise specified
 * No, it's not necessary
 * No, I'd prefer not to communicate daily
 * <font color="#009100"> Someone to come home to
 * <font color="#009000">Someone to go out with
 * <font color="#009000">Someone for tonight
 * <font color="#009100"> Intelligence can turn me on a lot!
 * <font color="#009000">Intelligence can turn me on a bit.
 * Intelligence does nothing for me either way.
 * Intelligence turns me off.
 * <font color="#009000">0-6 months
 * <font color="#009000">6-12 months
 * <font color="#009000">12+ months
 * <font color="#009100"> I've never been in a relationship
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * <font color="#009000">No
 * <font color="#009000">I'm Not Sure

Sex
I prefer to sleep ... '''You're in a relationship/marriage and feel that you and your mate aren't having sex frequently enough. What do you do?''' How willing would you be to try out new things sexually with a partner? Straight women who kiss or fondle each other in clubs in the hopes of attracting men are... How would you feel if your partner asked you to get tested for STDs before having sex with you for the first time? '''You're in a romantic relationship with someone you really like. As far as you're concerned, how long will it take before you'll have sex?''' How important is it that a partner be capable of intelligent intercourse? Might you consider dating someone who confided to you that he/she had a sexually transmitted disease? Ideally, how often would you have sex? How open are you to trying new things in bed? Do you like to cuddle? Is contraception morally wrong? Would you need to sleep with someone before you considered marrying them? Which best represents your opinion of same-sex relationships?
 * Alone
 * With my partner, but apart (not touching)
 * <font color="#009000">Touching my partner
 * <font color="#009100"> Embracing / cuddling my partner
 * <font color="#009100"> Talk to them about it
 * <font color="#009000">Try to spice things up. (Toys, fantasies, etc)
 * <font color="#009000">Do nothing, but hope things change naturally.
 * Cheat on them / Break up with them.
 * <font color="#009100"> Completely willing.
 * <font color="#009000">Somewhat willing.
 * Not at all willing.
 * Incredibly hot!
 * <font color="#009000">Just having some girlish fun.
 * <font color="#009000">Profoundly annoying.
 * <font color="#009100"> Positive (relieved, accepting, happy, or proud).
 * <font color="#009000">Neutral.
 * Negative (offended, annoyed, angry, or afraid).
 * <font color="#009100"> 1-2 dates
 * <font color="#009000">3-5 dates
 * 6 or more dates
 * Only after the wedding
 * <font color="#009000">Very important.
 * <font color="#009100"> Somewhat important.
 * Not important.
 * <font color="#009000">Yes
 * <font color="#009100"> No
 * <font color="#009000">Every day
 * <font color="#009100"> 3 to 4 times per week
 * 1 to 2 times per week
 * less than once per week
 * <font color="#009000">Very open. I'll try anything once.
 * <font color="#009100"> I'm open, but I don't get too crazy.
 * <font color="#009000">Hesitant, but it might happen.
 * Not at all.
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes.
 * No.
 * Sometimes - It depends.
 * <font color="#009000">Yes
 * <font color="#009100"> No
 * <font color="#009000">Depends on the kind
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * No
 * <font color="#009100"> Girl-on-girl is okay, but guy-on-guy is wrong.
 * <font color="#009000">Guy-on-guy is okay, but girl-on-girl is wrong.
 * <font color="#009000">All same-sex relationships are wrong.
 * <font color="#009000">It's all fine by me.

Faith and Religion
Are you Christian? Should evolution and creationism be taught side-by-side in public schools? Would you ever change your religion (or adopt one) because your significant other wanted you to? Would you date an atheist? How important is religion/God in your life?
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * <font color="#009000">No
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes, students should hear both sides
 * No, creationism has no place in public schools
 * No, evolution has no place in public schools
 * <font color="#009000">Yes
 * <font color="#009100"> No
 * <font color="#009000">I'm Not Sure
 * <font color="#009000">Yes
 * <font color="#009100"> No
 * <font color="#009100"> Extremely important
 * <font color="#009000">Somewhat important
 * <font color="#009000">Not very important
 * <font color="#009000">Not at all important

Life and Death
How do you feel about kids? If your best friend began talking of suicide and asked you not to tell anyone, would you be willing to honor their request? What is most appealing? When a woman chooses to abort a pregnancy, should she be required to inform the father? If it comes to having children, would you prefer to adopt or to be one of the biological parents? When is suicide okay? Would the world be a better place if people with low IQs were not allowed to reproduce? To you, is abortion an option in case of an unwanted accidental pregnancy? If you had to name your greatest motivation in life thus far, what would it be? Are you happy with your life? Are you looking for a partner to have children with? Would you ever consider adopting a child or being artificially inseminated on your own if you gave up on finding a life partner? If you were to die, would whoever goes through your personal belongings be shocked by what they find?
 * <font color="#009100"> Kids are precious - they love me and I love them!
 * <font color="#009000">They're okay, but keep the unruly ones at bay.
 * God, how revolting. *shudder*
 * <font color="#009000">I'm indifferent.
 * Yes, it's their life to do with as they see fit.
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes, but I'd do my best to talk them out of it.
 * <font color="#009000">No, I'd find help for them.
 * <font color="#009100"> Settling down with a family someday
 * A life of singledom
 * <font color="#009000">Living spontaneousy and in the moment
 * <font color="#009000">Yes.
 * <font color="#009000">No.
 * <font color="#009100"> Possibly, depending upon other factors.
 * <font color="#009100"> I would rather be one of the biological parents.
 * I would rather adopt.
 * Either would be equally fine.
 * Neither - I'd prefer to not have children at all.
 * Always.
 * In special cases, such as to prevent suffering.
 * <font color="#009100"> Never.
 * Yes
 * <font color="#009100"> No
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * <font color="#009000">No
 * <font color="#009100"> Love
 * Wealth
 * <font color="#009000"> Expression
 * <font color="#009000">Knowledge
 * <font color="#009000">Yes
 * No
 * <font color="#009100"> Most of the time
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * No
 * Yes, and I'd keep dating
 * Yes, and I'd dedicate myself to the child
 * <font color="#009100"> No, I wouldn't do it
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes.
 * <font color="#009000">No.
 * <font color="#009000">Maybe a little bit.

Hygiene
How important is it to you that your partner smell good? Does finding a long-term partner give you license to "let yourself go," (lower your standards of personal hygiene or appearance or gain large amounts of weight)? How frequently do you bathe or shower? How often do you brush your teeth?
 * <font color="#009000">Very damn important
 * <font color="#009100"> Important-ish
 * Less important than you might think
 * I just don't care.....at all
 * Yes, I preen only to attract a mate
 * <font color="#009000">No, I do it for myself
 * <font color="#009100"> No, I want to make sure I hang on to him/her
 * I have low standards in the first place
 * <font color="#009000">At least once a day.
 * <font color="#009100"> Usually daily. I skip some.
 * <font color="#009000"> A couple times a week.
 * <font color="#009000">Once a week or less.
 * <font color="#009000">Twice or more a day
 * <font color="#009100"> Once a day
 * <font color="#009000">Only on days I feel like it
 * Rarely / never

Vices and Virtues
Do you ever feel the need to get really drunk? How often do you smoke cigarettes? Do you consider yourself to be an honorable person? Are you careful with your money? How often are you open with your feelings? Does smoking disgust you? Rate your self-confidence: What's your deal with harder drugs (not marijuana)? Do you keep a budget (of your finances)? How often do you keep your promises? What's your relationship with marijuana? Are you vegetarian or vegan? Do you space out or daydream a lot?
 * Often
 * <font color="#009000">Sometimes
 * <font color="#009100"> Rarely
 * <font color="#009000">Never
 * At least one cigarette a day
 * Once in a while / only when drinking / rarely
 * <font color="#009100"> Never
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes, I always try to do the right thing.
 * <font color="#009000">Sometimes, it depends on the situation.
 * <font color="#009000">No, not really.
 * Are you kidding? I lie, cheat, AND steal.
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * No
 * <font color="#009000">Always
 * <font color="#009100"> Usually
 * Rarely
 * Never
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * No
 * <font color="#009000">Very, very high
 * <font color="#009000">Higher than average
 * <font color="#009100"> Average
 * <font color="#009000">Below average
 * I do drugs regularly.
 * I do drugs occasionally.
 * I've done drugs in the past, but no longer.
 * <font color="#009100"> I never do drugs.
 * <font color="#009000">Yes
 * No
 * <font color="#009100"> Sometimes
 * <font color="#009000">My word is my bond. No exceptions.
 * <font color="#009100"> Whenever possible
 * <font color="#009000">Usually
 * When convenient
 * I smoke regularly
 * I smoke occasionally
 * I smoked in the past, but no longer
 * <font color="#009100"> Never
 * <font color="#009000">Yes
 * <font color="#009100"> No
 * All the time
 * <font color="#009000">Never / rarely
 * <font color="#009100"> Sometimes

Misc.
Do you enjoy finding out what makes things work the way they do? '''Without using a dictionary or other tool, can you choose the commonly misspelled word? Don't cheat! It's okay if you don't know.''' Do you think women have an obligation to keep their legs shaved? Do you have a problem with racist jokes? Do you like to be read to aloud? Do you and your ideal significant other enjoy making sarcastic jokes at each other's expense, knowing that it's all in good fun? Would you prefer good things happened, or interesting things? What is your quest? How often do you meditate? Which is worse: starving children or abused animals? How much influence or control do your parents have over your life? When birds stand on power lines and don't get hurt, it's most likely because of: If you don't do anything at all for an entire day, how does that make you feel? STALE is to STEAL as 89475 is to... Which of these is likely to make you more nervous? '''What is next in this series? 1, 4, 10, 19, 31, _ Gender roles ...''' What is your back-up plan if you can't find a date on a Friday night? Are you an aspiring actor/artist/writer or other creative type? Do you generally smile at little kids who cross your path? Which is bigger? To you, which adjective best describes hopeless, unrequited love?
 * <font color="#009100"> I'm an information sponge
 * <font color="#009000">Sometimes
 * As long as it works, who cares why?
 * <font color="#009000">1. separate
 * <font color="#009100"> 2. definate
 * <font color="#009000">3. committee
 * <font color="#009000">(Not sure / dumb question / who cares)
 * <font color="#009000">Yes
 * <font color="#009100"> No
 * Yes
 * <font color="#009100"> No
 * <font color="#009000">Yes, it makes me happy.
 * <font color="#009100"> Only when I'm sick.
 * <font color="#009000">Maybe when I was five.
 * <font color="#009000">Nope.
 * Yes! That's a personality trait we have to share.
 * <font color="#009100"> Sometimes, but not too much.
 * No, sarcasm doesn't belong in a love relationship.
 * I can't dish it out, but I'd take it, I guess.
 * <font color="#009000">Good
 * <font color="#009100"> Interesting
 * <font color="#009100"> To find true love.
 * <font color="#009000">To find happiness.
 * <font color="#009000">To find your fortune.
 * <font color="#009000">To find the Grail.
 * <font color="#009000">Frequently.
 * <font color="#009100"> Rarely.
 * <font color="#009000">Never.
 * <font color="#009000">Starving children.
 * <font color="#009000">Abused animals.
 * <font color="#009000">Neither, both are good.
 * <font color="#009100"> Neither, they are equally bad.
 * <font color="#009000">I am my own person.
 * <font color="#009000">I consider their opinion but go my own way.
 * <font color="#009100"> I almost always do what my parents think is best.
 * <font color="#009000">I always do what my parents say.
 * <font color="#009000">Good timing; they only land between calls
 * <font color="#009100"> Body materials that are insulated from current
 * <font color="#009000">Not touching anything else at the same time
 * <font color="#009000">They do get hurt; they just express it poorly
 * <font color="#009000">Good
 * <font color="#009100"> Bad
 * <font color="#009000">89457
 * <font color="#009100"> 98547
 * <font color="#009000">89754
 * <font color="#009000">89547
 * <font color="#009100"> A promising first date
 * <font color="#009000">An important interview
 * <font color="#009000">36
 * <font color="#009000">48
 * <font color="#009100"> 46
 * <font color="#009000">Don't know / don't care / dislike this q
 * <font color="#009000">Exist for good reason - Should not be questioned.
 * <font color="#009100"> Are undergoing a refreshing redefinition.
 * <font color="#009000">Are irrelevant, outdated and unnecessary.
 * <font color="#009000">Call up a friend, go see a movie
 * <font color="#009000">Hit the town solo: you never know what will happen
 * <font color="#009100"> Self-improvement: go to the gym or read a little
 * <font color="#009000">Two words: drinking alone
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * <font color="#009000">No
 * <font color="#009100"> Yes
 * No
 * <font color="#009000">Only if no one is looking
 * <font color="#009000">The earth
 * <font color="#009100"> The sun
 * <font color="#009100"> Romantic
 * <font color="#009000">Foolish
 * <font color="#009000">Creepy