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50%
of people think a woman should take her husband's last name.

But among those who believe in subjective morality, only
30%
think a woman should take her husband's last name.

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45%
of people think there's been a net increase in morality over the past century.

But among those who believe in subjective morality,
62%
think there's been a net increase in morality over the past century.

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82%
of people support embryonic stem cell research.

But among those who believe in subjective morality,
96%
support embryonic stem cell research.

You're extremely likely to believe in subjective morality if you both:

• consider yourself an atheist
  
• don't own an e-book reader
  

People who believe in subjective morality are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• think Slash is a better rock guitarist name than the Edge
  
• like skim milk
  
• be good hula-hoopers
  

32%
of people say that when squeezing past people who are seated, they point their crotch (rather than their butt) toward them.

But among surfers,
53%
say that when squeezing past people who are seated, they point their crotch (rather than their butt) toward them.

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61%
of people own a bicycle.

But among surfers,
81%
own a bicycle.

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57%
of people would prefer to work at a place where they are considered a hotshot and are doted on rather than a place where they're in the middle of the pack.

But among surfers,
76%
would prefer to work at a place where they are considered a hotshot and are doted on rather than a place where they're in the middle of the pack.

You're extremely likely to be a surfer if you both:

• have been on a bar crawl
  
• prefer Home Depot over Lowe's
  

Surfers are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• have a negative opinion about homeschooling
  
• be light sleepers
  
• have up-to-date résumés
  

48%
of people dislike eggnog.

But among those who don't like sushi,
62%
dislike eggnog.

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42%
of people prefer milk chocolate to dark chocolate.

But among those who don't like sushi,
54%
prefer milk chocolate to dark chocolate.

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69%
of people like to be alone when they're sick.

But among those who don't like sushi,
79%
like to be alone when they're sick.

You're extremely likely to not like sushi if you both:

• never leave tips in tip jars
  
• prefer your peas out of the pod
  

People who don't like sushi are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• think being Facebook friends with your boss is OK
  
• be bad at keeping secrets
  
• prefer electric toothbrushes
  

52%
of people don't regularly drink alcohol.

But among those who prefer sweet snacks over salty,
64%
don't regularly drink alcohol.

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70%
of people have never been kicked out of a public place.

But among those who prefer sweet snacks over salty,
80%
have never been kicked out of a public place.

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38%
of people regularly use an RSS reader.

But among those who prefer sweet snacks over salty,
47%
regularly use an RSS reader.

You're extremely likely to prefer sweet snacks over salty if you both:

• have never smoked marijuana
  
• don't like pickles
  

People who prefer sweet snacks over salty are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• be more likely to flush than bury a dead fish
  
• be good at remembering lyrics
  
• like Dr Pepper
  

40%
of people prefer Reese's Pieces to M&M's.

But among those who describe themselves as blunt,
55%
prefer Reese's Pieces to M&M's.

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49%
of people deal with bullies by killing 'em with unkindness.

But among those who describe themselves as blunt,
64%
deal with bullies by killing 'em with unkindness.

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34%
of people think it's OK to text while peeing.

But among those who describe themselves as blunt,
45%
think it's OK to text while peeing.

You're extremely likely to describe yourself as blunt if you both:

• just can't tolerate annoying people, even when it's in your own interest to do so
  
• prefer cherry cola to regular cola
  

People who are blunt are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• have attended private school
  
• say their left leg is on the bottom when they sit cross-legged
  
• most enjoy living in urban areas
  

67%
of people like cauliflower.

But among those with tattoos,
90%
like cauliflower.

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37%
of people have worked in restaurants and bars.

But among those with tattoos,
60%
have worked in restaurants and bars.

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40%
of people went to a high school with a large marching band program.

But among those with tattoos,
59%
people went to a high school with a large marching band program.

You're extremely likely to have tattoos if you both:

• occasionally use Craigslist
  
• have body piercings
  

People with tattoos are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• have gotten straight
  A
  s
  
• support the “cry it out” approach to child sleep issues
  
• deal with bullies by killing 'em with kindness
  

39%
of people have never been given a hickey.

But among those who prefer tea to coffee,
50%
have never been given a hickey.

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60%
of people prefer mechanical pencils.

But among those who prefer tea to coffee,
71%
prefer mechanical pencils.

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71%
of people dislike licking envelopes.

But among those who prefer tea to coffee,
79%
dislike licking envelopes.

You're extremely likely to prefer tea to coffee if you both:

• would support a smoking ban in all public places
  
• are more likely to have a sports drink than an energy drink
  

People who prefer tea to coffee are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• have a landline phone
  
• say that bellyaches are a bigger problem for them than headaches
  
• think they would be better off if they weren't so stubborn
  

48%
of people have carved a turkey.

But among teachers,
59%
have carved a turkey.

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43%
of people are homeowners.

But among teachers,
53%
are homeowners.

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35%
of people have read one of William Faulkner's works.

But among teachers,
44%
have read one of William Faulkner's works.

You're extremely likely to be a teacher if you both:

• have used the word
  obsequious
  in conversation
  
• think that men who wear hats indoors are committing a faux pas
  

Teachers are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• like bananas
  
• think Will Smith is a better rapper than actor
  
• sympathize with celebrities who are hounded by paparazzi
  

62%
of people prefer sandals to flip-flops.

But among those who don't frequently text,
74%
prefer sandals to flip-flops.

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41%
of people are cat lovers.

But among those who don't frequently text,
53%
are cat lovers.

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49%
of people are fast talkers.

But among those who don't frequently text, only
36%
are fast talkers.

You're extremely likely to text infrequently if you both:

• don't have any posters on your bedroom wall
  
• don't prefer your vitamins in gummi bear form
  

People who don't frequently text are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• regularly clip coupons
  
• have testified in court
  
• think Will Smith is a better rapper than actor
  

36%
of people think couples should use traditional wedding vows.

But among those who believe in God,
55%
think couples should use traditional wedding vows.

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57%
of people admire Ronald Reagan more than Arnold Schwarzenegger.

But among those who believe in God,
75%
admire Ronald Reagan more than Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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63%
of people have read the Chronicles of Narnia.

But among those who believe in God,
78%
have read the Chronicles of Narnia.

You're extremely likely to believe in God if you both:

• believe the chicken came before the egg
  
• are involved in volunteer work
  

People who believe in God are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• prefer a hot breakfast over a cold breakfast
  
• know how to moonwalk
  
• be good tree climbers
  

55%
of people say a nonphysical feature is the thing they like least about themselves.

But among thin people,
71%
say a nonphysical feature is the thing they like least about themselves.

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32%
of people say their father was absent, estranged, or emotionally distant.

But among thin people, only
18%
say their father was absent, estranged, or emotionally distant.

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54%
of people prefer the top bunk to the bottom bunk.

But among thin people,
64%
prefer the top bunk to the bottom bunk.

You're extremely likely to describe yourself as thin if you both:

• thought that it made sense when Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet status
  
• don't want any (or any more) tattoos
  

Thin people are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• have a positive opinion about fraternities/sororities
  
• think the robots of the future will be our masters, rather than our slaves
  
• say they would alert a stranger that his zipper was down