Choose “This or That” and We'll Guess If You're Male or Female

By: Talin Vartanian

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

"This or that" is a classic game where you choose between one of two options. Examples of such questions include "ice cream or cookies," "Batman or Superman" or "living in San Francisco or Boston." These types of questions will give us insight into what your personality is really like. So if you're ready for more questions like these, it's time for you to play "this or that" with us.

The game of "this or that" challenges a person to think logically and creatively when choosing between two choices. Rhetorical and philosophical questions may also be asked, such as, "Is it better to have loved and lost someone, or to have never loved anyone at all?" Such questions will tell us what your soul is like and what's more important to you in life. And don't worry, if you think you might not like either choice that we will provide with a question - you'll actually get a total of four answer options to choose from.

So don't overthink the answers too much; just go with your instincts and tell us if you're more of a "this" or a "that" person. It's time to find out if you're a male or a female right now.

Would you describe your intellect as more creative or logical?

Logical

Creative
My intellect is more intuitive.

I can be either, depending on the day.

When choosing a good book to read, do you prefer fiction or non-fiction?

Non-fiction

Fiction
I don't like to read books.

Whatever is more affordable

Which city matches your personality more: Los Angeles or New York City?

New York City

Los Angeles
My personality is more like Chicago.

I'd like to think I'm more like Miami.

Would you describe your personality as more warm or cool?

I have a "cool" personality.

Mine is more warm.
My personality is ice cold.

Somewhere in the middle

It's 5:00 p.m. and you're exhausted from work. Do you order takeout or cook a quick meal?

I'll cook a quick meal.

I'll order takeout.
I'll eat out at a restaurant.

I'll ask someone else to cook for me.

When it comes to communication, do you prefer calling or texting somebody?

Calling

Texting
I don't like communicating with people.

I don't mind either of those.

The love of your life just broke up with you! Are you going to drink alone or with friends?

I'm going to drink alone.

I'd rather drink with friends.
I'd rather just eat a bunch of food.

I think I'll just go to sleep instead.

Would you rather give money or toys to charity?

Toys

Money
I'm not giving anything to charity.

I'd rather volunteer my time for charity.

Pick one of these superpowers: breathing underwater or breathing fire?

Breathing fire

Breathing underwater
I'm OK with my current state of breathing.

Can I pick both?

It's time to choose where you want to exercise: outside or at the gym?

Outside

At the gym
Neither, I hate exercising.

I'd rather just exercise in my own home.

Which of these TV shows would you want to binge watch: "Friends" or "Gilmore Girls"?

"Gilmore Girls"

"Friends"
I hate those TV shows.

I prefer something like "CSI."

Do you prefer an exotic makeup look or a natural "no makeup" look?

Exotic makeup look

"No makeup" look
I'd rather not wear any makeup at all.

It depends on the occasion.

Are you energetic during the early morning hours or are you a bit more moody?

I'm definitely more moody in the morning.

I'm pretty chipper in the morning.
It depends on how much coffee I drink.

It depends on how much sleep I got.

Is it more fun to dance in the rain or in the snow?

I prefer to dance in the rain.

I like to dance in the snow.
I hate dancing.

I prefer to dance when it's sunny outside.

What is more precious to you: love or money?

Love

Money
Neither - my life is the most precious thing to me.

Both are precious to me.

Are you more likely to order an appetizer or a dessert at a restaurant?

A dessert

An appetizer
I just prefer the entree.

Why not make this a three-course meal?

What keeps you warm at night: wearing layers or cranking up the heat?

Cranking up the heat

Wearing layers
Snuggling with my blanket

I like to sit by the fireplace.

Your friend dares you to eat a snail or a cricket for $100. Which do you choose?

I'll go for the cricket.

I'll choose the snail.
Forget it. I'm not eating either of those.

I'll eat both for $200.

Is your personality more like a cat or a dog?

Cat

Dog
Mine is like a fish out of water.

My personality is like a rabbit.

You have the day off today! Are you going to read books or watch movies all day?

Read books

Watch movies
Neither - I'm going back to bed.

I'd rather go out shopping.

Would you rather sleep in or get brunch on a Sunday?

Let's go get brunch!

Playing video games sounds more fun.
I'd rather sleep in.

How about sleep in and get brunch?

Where do you want to retire: in a bustling city or on a tropical island?

In a bustling city

On a tropical island
In a forest where no one can find me

In a rural town

What's the best kind of music to listen to: rock or jazz?

I prefer pop music.

Rock music
I prefer a different music genre.

I like jazz music a lot.

Is your closet filled with more high heels or sneakers?

High heels

Sneakers
I only have one pair of shoes.

I have too many shoes to keep track of.

What sounds like more fun: surfing in the ocean or skiing on a mountain?

Surfing in the ocean

Skiing on a mountain
I'm not into extreme sports.

Both of these sports sound really fun.

Would you rather be Batman or the Joker for a day?

I'd rather be Catwoman.

Batman
The Riddler sounds more fun.

The Joker

Which of these accessories is prettier: necklace or earrings?

Necklace

Earrings
Neither; I hate jewelry.

I like a mix of jewelry.

What wakes you up in the morning: coffee or tea?

Homemade smoothies

Tea
Lots and lots of coffee

I drink a variety of beverages in the morning.

Is your personality more like a delicate flower or a wild animal?

Delicate flower

Wild animal
I'm more like a tree that wants to be left alone.

I'd like to think I'm a mix of both.

You have an extra $100 to spend on clothes or food. Which do you choose?

I'm splurging on clothes.

I'll spend the money on food.
I'd rather put the $100 in the bank.

$50 for food and $50 for clothes

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