2. At what point in the conversation do you give someone your ‘A game’?
A. When mortgages are discussed, I’ll say I like them
B. 15-20 minutes or so – like one side of an early Beatles album
C. I give my ‘A game’ 24/7 – I don’t do downtime
3. What’s your favourite scent to put on right before you head out for the night?
A. Why bother? I heard it’s just French toilet water anyway
B. Something that comes in a fancy, odd-shaped bottle
C. Doesn’t matter as long I’m working in litres rather than millilitres
4. What’s your jokes-per-minute ratio when you’re chatting someone up?
A. 0’s a nice round number – I don’t really do jokes
B. 0.6?! I don’t know – we might be having a serious conversation
C. Every word I say is funny
5. How good are you at picking up on signals from someone you’re interested in?
A. A signed ‘contract of feeling’ is the best way to let me know
B. Like TV rabbit ears – generally fine but not always perfect
C. Excellent – I’ve never met anyone and not picked up positive vibes
6. How do you describe yourself when you’re trying to impress someone?
A. Ah sure I don’t want to be talking about myself all the time
B. You know, the normal stuff – and maybe the odd little white lie
C. With a series of not-so-elaborate lies and boasts
7. When do you offer to buy someone a drink?
A. When we’re in a round together – why else?
B. It’s never the first thing I say but I won’t wait all night either
C. I’m a walking credit card – someone will go for it someday
8. If you’ve met someone through a friend, do you ask your friend to put in a good word for you?
A. Ah come on now, I already told you no-one wants to hear about me
B. If they think it’s worthwhile, and they’re willing, why not?
C. Why wouldn’t they be doing it already?
9. What does a conversation on a night out mean to you?
A. Most likely it’s just a chat
B. It doesn’t have to go anywhere but it’s worth exploring
C. It’s a speed date. Impress me quick or I’m gone.
10. What’s your typical plan when you go out for a big night out?
A. What I know can’t hurt me so I only talk to people I’m with
B. Mostly stick with the group but I’ll follow that Friday feeling!
C. Hit the club, lose the mates, keep your style uncramped.
