What Decade Should You Really Be Living In?

By: Jennifer Post
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Decade Should You Really Be Living In?
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About This Quiz

You hear people say all the time that they're an old soul. But you also hear people say that they're ahead of their time. Not the same person, of course. That would be confusing. But what do they mean by that? Someone who feels like they can't keep up with all of the new technology, slang or food trends would probably love a simpler life of another time. Or maybe they're the ones creating all these new advances in computers and medicine, but the technology to actually accomplish change hasn't been invented yet. They would fare better in a decade ahead of where they're at.

How do you feel? Great about the world you live in and like you can't imagine life any other way? Cool! There's nothing wrong with being perfectly satisfied with all the emojis you use, abbreviated words that other generations can't even begin to translate and taking photos of all of your food before you eat it. It's the world you were born into and you've adapted to it quite well. That's all anyone can really hope for. 

If you're one of the many people who feel like they were born in the wrong time, or even if you feel like you're exactly where you need to be, take this quiz to find out the right decade for you!

What's the best way to describe your clothing style?
On trend
Cutting edge
Very accessorized
Bright and patterned

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Do you always keep up with the latest technologies that come out seemingly every month?
Yes! I love having the latest stuff.
I'm sometimes ahead of it.
Who can keep up?
I'm a little behind.

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If someone asked you how to rotate a PDF, could you do it with ease?
I could figure it out.
It's just a click or two of the mouse.
I'll just rotate the computer too.
I'd have to Yahoo it.

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There's a lot of TV shows out there, but what kind entertains you the most?
Reality shows
I want more true crime documentaries.
Ones about the royal family
Historical fiction

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Which phrase do you use the most in normal conversation?
"Moody AF"
I try not to use generational lingo.
"The Bee's Knees"
"All show and no go"

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When someone invites you to a party, what kind of party is it most likely going to be?
Vintage video game
A chill session
Just a social gathering
A fondue party

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Do you go to a lot of parties?
Not really
If there's food and interesting conversation
Like every other day
Only on the weekends

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What do you think of when someone says the word "hippie"?
Someone from the '70s
A person who doesn't care what other people think
I don't really hear that.
A cool person

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Is it important to you to be sustainable to try and prevent the Earth from getting too warm and polluted?
I never use plastic straws.
We're doing pretty well on Earth.
Nah, it'll figure itself out.
It's scary that we have to worry about that.

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Would you consider yourself active in politics and standing up for what you think is right?
Somewhat
I want to do more.
Not really
I'm extremely active.

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If you had to choose one, which social media platform fits your needs the best?
Instagram
I'm bored with all of them.
Twitter
Facebook

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For cruising around town, which car makes you feel super cool?
Some kind of hybrid
A Tesla
A Mercedes
A Cadillac

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Is there a hairstyle that you always wanted to try out?
I wish I could accomplish beach waves.
A tight, sleek pony tail without getting a headache
Short and cropped
I've always wanted the Beehive.

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On average, how late do you stay up at night?
I'm in bed by 11 p.m.
Around midnight
Til the wee hours of the morning
9 p.m. is it for me.

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Do you consider yourself the rebellious type or more within the lines?
I pretty much stay within the lines.
I challenge the status quo.
I like to ride the line.
Hear my rebel yell!

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How do you like to look at photos that you've taken?
On my phone
A hologram would be cool.
I don't take a lot of pictures.
Have them printed out

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What do you do if you're running late for something?
I am always on time.
They'll know I'm on my way.
I'm just late, nothing I can do.
Try and phone if I can

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Which accessory do you pair with most of your outfits?
My staple watch
Smart glasses
A fun headband
A matching handbag

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If you won the lottery, what would you spend the money on?
Books
Computer equipment
Cars
A house, a car, going out to eat, a boat

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What's your guilty pleasure?
Online shopping
YouTube
Dancing alone in my apartment
Eating chocolate in bed

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When you're shopping for clothes, do you look for a certain style?
Whatever Meghan Markle is wearing
Something that will be keep me cool
I like to show a little leg.
Modest

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On a rainy day, how do you like to spend that downtime?
Watching Netflix
Tinkering with stuff
Reading or going to a coffee shop
Trying to keep the kids occupied

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Do you get all the hype over '90s kids?
Um, yeah we're the best.
Part of me does and part of me doesn't
Like the 1890s?
I'm sure they're great.

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When you're in the mood to chat with your friends, how do you do it?
I text them.
I ping them.
Go to their house
I call them.

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There's been a lot of fashion trends over the years. Which one do you want to bring back?
Flared jeans
I want to start a new trend.
Long pearl necklaces
Platform boots

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What type of music do you jam out to on the drive home from work?
Top 40 radio
Anything relaxing
Big band music
Classic rock

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Of the below bands, which are you most familiar with?
Jonas Brothers
I'm not into bands per se.
The Wolverines
The Beatles

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Which activity would you rather do no matter the day, time or weather?
Going out to eat
Scootering around town
Go to the movies
Redoing my house

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What would you do if your significant other just broke up with you?
Get my friends and go out for the night
Distract myself with video games
Shut myself away in my room for weeks
Move back home

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Music festivals are crazy fun! Which one have you been looking forward to all year?
Coachella
I'll just stream them.
I'm not a big fan.
Woodstock

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