Exit this survey It's Just Lunch Dating and Politics Survey Question Title * 1. Gender: Male Female Question Title * 2. What is your age? 18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 to 74 75 or older Question Title * 3. Most of my friends’ politics align with my own opinions and beliefs: True False Question Title * 4. I date people who have similar political opinions and beliefs as me: True False Question Title * 5. How important is a person's political party affiliation when you're deciding whether to go on a date with them? Not important Moderately Important Very Important Not important Moderately Important Very Important Question Title * 6. I typically avoid dating people with strong political opinions. True False Question Title * 7. Talking politics on the first date is: Perfectly fine. It’s a way for two people to see if they connect on an intellectual level. Risky. However, it can make for some interesting conversation! Boring. Aren’t there more interesting subjects to cover? Taboo. You never talk politics on the first date. Question Title * 8. Strong political opinions are usually: A big turn-on! Talking politics is sexy. A big-turn off. Strong opinions, especially political ones, are obnoxious. Who cares? I’m dating this person, not running against them for office. Question Title * 9. I could casually date someone who didn't have the same political beliefs as me, but in the long term it probably won’t work out: True False Question Title * 10. You’re out with someone with whom you’ve had several very successful dates; the chemistry is definitely there. However, they make a comment that rubs against your political opinions. You: Challenge them. It’s time to find out what they really think. Smile, but don’t say anything quite yet. After all, you are having a good time. Figure out a way to end the date early. This is trouble. Ignore it. It’s one comment. Question Title * 11. Dating someone who has opposite political opinions might not make for a good long-term relationship, but it could create some fantastic passion: True False Question Title * 12. You discover that your date voted for “the other guy” in the 2012 election. In response, you: Politely ask them what their reasons were for voting the way they did. Buy them a drink and make a toast to differences! Challenge them. After all, they voted for the wrong candidate. Silently wonder to yourself how you can get them to change their opinion. Question Title * 13. Has a date's political opinions ever ruined a date for you? Yes, but I gave it another chance Yes, and I have no desire to go on another date with them No, everyone is entitled to their opinion Question Title * 14. Have you ever had a relationship ruined by a difference in political beliefs? Yes, but I gave it another chance Yes, and I have no desire to speak with them again No Question Title * 15. Which candidate would you most want to meet for lunch? Donald Trump Hillary Clinton Governor Mike Pence Senator Tim Kaine Question Title * 16. Which candidate would you LEAST like to meet for lunch? Donald Trump Hillary Clinton Governor Mike Pence Senator Tim Kaine Question Title * 17. When it comes to social issues, I consider myself to be: More liberal More conservative Solidly moderate I don’t really pay attention to social issues Question Title * 18. When it comes to economic issues, I consider myself to be: More liberal More conservative Solidly moderate I don’t really pay attention to economic issues Question Title * 19. Have political opinions ever ruined a date or a relationship for you? Tell us about it: Done