The American Opinion

So, you're American. But "American" can mean so many different things. How are you American?

My family has been here for years, maybe centuries, with few immigrants in our ancestry.

I first came to the US as an adult (18 or older)

I first came here when I was a kid (17 or below)

I was born in another country, but was brought here by my family before I can remember.

Both of my parents immigrated to the US and I was born here

My grandparents or great grandparents immigrated here.

I've had recent ancestors who immigrated here.

I was adopted into the US

One side of my family has been here a long time, and the other hasn't.

My family is too diverse to explain, but trust me, I'm American.

Age?

Sexual orientation?

what state/territory do you live in or spend most of your time in?

Do you have a party?

No, I'm independent

Republican

Democrat

Other

What is the closest match to your religious beliefs?

Were you born in a hospital?

Yes

No, I was born somewhere else, although my mother had meant for me to be born in a hospital

No, my mother did not want me to be born in a hospital

I'm not sure

Were you born naturally, or with a C-section?

Naturally

C-section

I'm not sure

Would you say you were a happy child? Hopeful and optimistic?

Yes

No

How many siblings do you have?

If you have siblings, how well do you get along?

Great most of the time

it depends on our moods

we don't talk very much

not so great

we fight constantly

If you're an only child, do you wish you could have had brothers or sisters?

Yes

No

I'll have to think about that

Overall, do you like your family?

Yes, I love my family!

They sometimes frustrate me, but I love them.

I can't always be myself around them, but they're nice

I don't like them very much.

I think my family is just a horrible mess.

Do you think you eat well?

Absolutely

Yes, I'm healthy enough

No, not really

Absolutely not

What do you do or where do you usually go to get advice and/or some comfort when you aren't feeling good? (pick your top two)

Have you ever done any illegal drugs?

Yes

No

Do you drink coffee?

Yes, it's part of my routine

Yes, but only sometimes

No, but I probably will later

No, I don't really want to

What color are your eyes?

Do you have allergies?

Yes a lot

Yes, one or a few

No

Whether or not George W Bush is re-elected, how did you like him while he was in office

I hated him

I loved him

It's hard to make up my mind

I don't really have opinions when it comes to politics

Do you like dancing?

Yes, I love it!

Only sometimes

No, I'm not a dancy sort of person.

Were your parents married when you were born?

Yes

No

I don't know

Have you ever had a very traumatic experience?

Yes

No

How would you describe yourself?

very patriotic

patriotic about some things or only sometimes

neutral

a little on the unpatriotic side

very unpatriotic

How many hair products do you have, such as shampoos, conditioners, gels, mousse, hairspray, anything?

If you are unmarried, do you plan on keeping your virginity for the person that you'll marry?

Yes

No way

I've considered it, and it's a possibility

I've considered it, but it's very unlikely

I don't plan on getting married to someone

How many languages can you speak or have you learned?

What is more important to YOU? (in other words, if you could only choose to accomplish one of the below, which would it be?)

reaching your personal goals

Improving your world

Would you call yourself an intelligent person?

Yes

No

Women: Would you say that you're beautiful?

Yes

No

Men: Would you say that you're handsome?

Yes

No

Do you have a medical condition for which you are on precribed medication?

Yes

No

Yes, but not anymore

Do you have a bad temper?

Yes

No

Are your parents still together, whether or not they're married?

Yes

No

On and off

How would you describe yourself?

Practical and down-to-earth

Dreamy and romantic

How would others describe you?

Practical and down-to-earth

Dreamy and romantic

Can you touchtype?

Yes

No

I've learned, but I still type my own way

I'm working on it

Would or ever consider working for a company, or working in business?

I already have, it's what I do.

Yes, definitely

I don't know yet

probably not

No way

Do you think about the future a lot?

Yes, I'm always making goals and plans

Sometimes

Only when I need to

Rarely

Nope

Ladies: Would you say it's stereotypical to assume that most women enjoy clothes shopping?

Yes, it's completely sterotypical

No, it's kind of true

Ladies: Are fashion trends very important to you?

Yes, I like to follow them

Somewhat, it's fun trying on new styles

I'll try new trends once in a while. I do like to keep my own style though.

I don't like being trendy.

Guys: Which is more important in a woman?

beauty

modesty

Guys: Which is more important in a woman?

intelligence

wit

Guys: which is more important in a woman?

kindness

sincerity

Ladies: Which is more important in man?

intelligence

wit

Ladies: Which is more important in a man?

Kindness

Sincerity

Ladies: Which is more important in a man?

courage

courtesy

Do you think your neighborhood is safe?

Yes

No

Can you cook?

Yes, very well

Yes, some things

Yes, a tiny bit

No, unless the microwave counts

No, nothing

Have you ever cheated on someone that you were dating steadily?

Yes

No

Do you think you have good writing skills?

I have great writing skills

Yeah, they're good

My writing is average

My writing isn't very good

My writing is awful

If you were standing in front of a map of the world, with all of the countries clearly distinguished by their political boundaries, except not by their actual names (so there are no words on the map, telling you which country is which), would you be able to point out where Argentina is?

Yes

No

Would you be able to point out where Nepal is?

Yes

No

Would you be able to point out where Ukraine is?

Yes

No

If you were standing in front of a map of the U.S., with all of the states distinguished by boundaries, but not by name, would you be able to point out Missouri?

Yes

No

Would you be able to point out Vermont?

Yes

No

Would you be able to point out Minnesota?

Yes

No

do you think you have a tight schedule?

yes

no

what did you think of this poll

I liked it

It was alright

I didn't like it