Austinites Unlikely to Put Out on First Date, and Other Survey Results
In a random survey of 438 Austin singles, online dating site OkCupid recently discovered the following facts:
- When it comes to attire, Austinites care little for fancy designer threads, preferring their dates to wear flattering, stylish, or simply clean clothes.
- Most don't expect to score on the first date: less than a quarter bring protection along
- Much to our surprise—and in a somewhat disgusting turn of events—when asked whether they'd prefer that their date a) didn't leave a tip, or b) picked his or her nose at dinner, respondents were nearly equally divided. What?
- Biggest first date deal-breaker: body odor.
- Funny IS sexy: the most important attribute that Austinites look for on a first date is a sense of humor, followed by intelligence and confidence.
Check out the full survey results after the jump.
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Which of these is your favorite first date activities:
When you're making plans for a first date, how long do you plan for it to last?
How much do you usually drink on the first date:
What attribute is most important to a successful first date?
Which of these impolite questions would you most like to ask on a first date?
Which is the biggest first date no-no?
What do you most look for in your date’s attire?
Do you usually bring contraception/protection with you to the first date?
Which of the following are you least likely to discuss on a first date?
Who usually pays for a first date?
Blind dates?
If the first date goes well, do you expect it end with a kiss (or more)?
On a first date, would you rather have a date who:
On a first date, would you rather have a date who:
On a first date, would you rather have a date who:
On a first date, would you rather have a date who:
Before a first date, which feeling is usually stronger:
Let’s say you’re single. It’s Thursday afternoon and you have no plans for the evening. You could be randomly assigned a blind date at your favorite bar. Would you do it?
| Movie | 33.33% |
| Picnic | 20.19% |
| Concert / Sporting Event | 19.72% |
| Miniature Golf | 12.68% |
| Wine Tasting | 11.27% |
| Hang Gliding | 2.35% |
| Massages for Two | 0.47% |
When you're making plans for a first date, how long do you plan for it to last?
| Less than one hour | 2.82% |
| 1-2 hours | 28.17% |
| 2-3 hours | 54.46% |
| More than 3 hours | 14.55% |
How much do you usually drink on the first date:
| Nothing | 36.62% |
| 1 drink | 26.29% |
| 2 drinks | 28.17% |
| 3 drinks | 7.98% |
| More than 4 drinks | 0.94% |
What attribute is most important to a successful first date?
| Sense of humor | 46.95% |
| Intelligence | 19.25% |
| Confidence | 11.27% |
| Kindness/Politeness | 9.39% |
| Attractiveness | 7.04% |
| Flirtiness | 6.10% |
Which of these impolite questions would you most like to ask on a first date?
| Are you on the rebound? | 31.46% |
| Do you have an STD? | 19.25% |
| Do you still live with your parents? | 19.25% |
| How many people have you slept with? | 14.08% |
| Are you on prescription medication? | 7.98% |
| How much money do you have / make? | 7.98% |
Which is the biggest first date no-no?
| Body Odor | 44.13% |
| Taking cell phone calls | 24.88% |
| Talking about ex(es) | 17.84% |
| Having a wandering eye | 13.15% |
What do you most look for in your date’s attire?
| Clothes that flatter him/her | 37.09% |
| Sense of style, regardless of cost | 32.86% |
| Clean clothes are good enough | 29.58% |
| Designer or expensive clothes | 0.47% |
Do you usually bring contraception/protection with you to the first date?
| Yes | 23.47% |
| No | 76.53% |
Which of the following are you least likely to discuss on a first date?
| Money | 34.27% |
| Sex | 27.70% |
| Politics | 21.13% |
| Religion | 16.90% |
Who usually pays for a first date?
| You | 39.44% |
| Your date | 20.66% |
| You split | 39.91% |
Blind dates?
| I haven’t, but I’d be up for it. | 50.23% |
| I’ve been on a blind date before | 41.31% |
| Never have, never will. | 8.45% |
If the first date goes well, do you expect it end with a kiss (or more)?
| Yes | 54.93% |
| No | 45.07% |
On a first date, would you rather have a date who:
| Didn’t leave a tip at dinner | 55.40% |
| Picked his/her nose at dinner | 44.60% |
On a first date, would you rather have a date who:
| Talked too much | 80.75% |
| Didn’t talk enough | 19.25% |
On a first date, would you rather have a date who:
| Dressed too casually | 56.81% |
| Dressed too formally | 43.19% |
On a first date, would you rather have a date who:
| Spilled a beverage on you | 91.55% |
| Rarely made eye-contact with you | 8.45% |
Before a first date, which feeling is usually stronger:
| Excitement | 47.89% |
| Nervousness | 52.11% |
Let’s say you’re single. It’s Thursday afternoon and you have no plans for the evening. You could be randomly assigned a blind date at your favorite bar. Would you do it?
| Definitely | 20.66% |
| Probably | 37.56% |
| Maybe | 30.99% |
| Probably Not | 9.39% |
| Hell No | 1.41% |
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