Increasing prices: How will you cut costs?

Stop going to hotels and movies 290 Votes61%
Start taking public transport 142 Votes30%
Eat low cost meals 39 Votes8%

Total Votes : 471

Does your work schedule leave you enough time to spend with your partner?

Yes, I am able to balance my work and personal life 121 Votes50%
No, not at all -- even weekends are sometimes hectic 67 Votes28%
Just about, but not nearly enough 51 Votes21%

Total Votes : 239

Are you happy with your appraisal?

Yes, it matches my expectations 205 Votes52%
Not at all -- I'm preparing to switch jobs 126 Votes31%
It's less than I expected, but will do for now 63 Votes15%

Total Votes : 394

Would you mind if your parents signed up for an account on a social networking site?

Yes! They are meant for youngsters, not older folk! 50 Votes44%
No, social networking online is for everyone 55 Votes48%
I'm not sure I'd like it 8 Votes7%

Total Votes : 113

Yes, its very convenient52 Votes63%
No, I am not comfortable providing account details25 Votes29%
Only when what I need is absolutely unavailable in stores 8 Votes8%

Total Votes : 85

In the case of an unplanned pregnancy before marriage, what would you suggest a young couple do?

Abort the baby to avoid becoming social outcasts 94 Votes60%
Carry the baby to term and give it up for adoption 7 Votes4%
Bring up the baby themselves -- it's their responsibility 54 Votes34%

Total Votes : 155

How will you be spending your summer?

Going out of town113 Votes66%
Getting a summer job 20 Votes11%
Watching TV the entire three months 36 Votes21%

Total Votes : 169

Given a choice, would you prefer to work in the same office as your partner?

Yes, we could spend more time together 38 Votes45%
No, it would become too claustrophobic 44 Votes52%
I'm not sure 2 Votes2%

Total Votes : 84

What do you use social networking websites for?

To keep in touch with friends and family 483 Votes81%
To make friends online and look up prospective partners 79 Votes13%
To build business contacts 34 Votes5%

Total Votes : 596

Do you think the huge hike in IIM fees by 50 to 75 percent is justified?

Yes, it is the price of a sound education208 Votes50%
No, not everyone can afford it193 Votes46%
I'm not sure whether it's reasonable or not10 Votes2%

Total Votes : 411

Do you think the annual Class X board exams put too much pressure on youngsters?

Yes, the syllabus is too vast and parents’ expectations are too high 61 Votes65%
No, they need to have a sound educational background 28 Votes30%
I'm not sure 4 Votes4%

Total Votes : 93

Are fashion weeks organised in Indian cities at par with international showings?

Yes, Indian fashion has come of age 96 Votes50%
No, we still have a long way to go80 Votes41%
I'm not sure15 Votes7%

Total Votes : 191

Do you think women and men stand an equal chance of success in any given choice of career?

Yes, anyone can take up anything they put their minds to 182 Votes53%
No, there are a few jobs which are gender-specific147 Votes42%
I'm not sure13 Votes3%

Total Votes : 342

Do you think the amount of tax we pay annually is justified?

Yes, as compared to other countries it's significantly less 44 Votes46%
No, they grossly overcharge students 43 Votes45%
Just a little 7 Votes7%

Total Votes : 94

Are the exorbitant fees charged by foreign universities justified?

Yes, they enrich the learning experience 130 Votes52%
No, they grossly overcharge students 105 Votes42%
Just a little 11 Votes4%

Total Votes : 242

Do you feel lonely on Valentine's Day if you're single?

Yes, I do 124 Votes55%
No, it's just like any other day 77 Votes34%
Just a little 24 Votes10%

Total Votes : 225

Are you going to be celebrating Valentine's Day next week?

Yes, it's a fun occasion dedicated to love 391 Votes38%
No, it's just a commercial gimmick 583 Votes57%
I'm not sure whether I want to or not 36 Votes3%

Total Votes : 1010

Has the recent spate of attacks on Indian students in the US deterred you from pursuing studies abroad?

Yes 84 Votes64%
No 37 Votes28%
I'd only go where I have relatives or friends 10 Votes7%

Total Votes : 131

How much do you invest in the stock market annually?

Above Rs 1 lakh 627 Votes66%
Between Rs 50,000 -- Rs 1 lakh 128 Votes13%
Between Rs 5,000 -- Rs 50,000 189 Votes20%

Total Votes : 944

Do you think your city is safe for women to step out alone at night?

Yes420 Votes41%
No543 Votes53%
I'm not sure43 Votes4%

Total Votes : 1006

For how long do you stick to your New Year's Resolutions?

All through the year107 Votes54%
All through the month24 Votes12%
All through the week 66 Votes33%

Total Votes : 197

How are you celebrating New Year's Eve?

I'm partying with pals134 Votes49%
I'm going on a trip22 Votes8%
I'm not celebrating 115 Votes42%

Total Votes : 271

Do you believe that long distance relationships can work out?

Yes, if both partners are committed 399 Votes65%
No, you need to spend time together in person169 Votes28%
I'm not sure 20 Votes3%

Total Votes : 388

Would you prefer to travel in a taxi with a lady cab driver?

Yes497 Votes65%
No65 Votes8%
It makes no difference to me 202 Votes26%

Total Votes : 764

Would you ever spy on your partner's online activities?

Yes, if I was suspicious of him/ her 269 Votes64%
No, it's unethical114 Votes27%
I'm not sure what I would do 31 Votes7%

Total Votes : 414

Would you go against your parents' wishes and marry a partner they did not approve of, if you truly loved him/ her?

Yes, I would 1334 Votes61%
No, I wouldn't679 Votes31%
I'm not sure 173 Votes7%

Total Votes : 2186

Do you think it is safe for youngsters, particularly women, to take up jobs that involve them working night shifts?

Yes, it is as safe as a day job 260 Votes41%
No, the risk of danger is definitely higher350 Votes55%
I'm not sure 23 Votes3%

Total Votes : 633

How often do you to eat out at a restaurant?

Less than once a week 951 Votes58%
Once or twice a week 489 Votes30%
Every second day 175 Votes10%

Total Votes : 1615

If you plan on studying abroad and the US doesn't work out for you, your next option would be:

Australia 613 Votes66%
Canada 94 Votes10%
UK 216 Votes23%

Total Votes : 923

Would you opt for plastic surgery to improve your looks?

Yes, if it makes me look better 76 Votes44%
No, it's not worth going under the knife 75 Votes43%
I'm not sure 20 Votes11%

Total Votes : 171

Is making friends on the Internet a good idea?

Yes, if it makes me look better474 Votes59%
No, it's not worth going under the knife262 Votes32%
I'm not sure67 Votes8%

Total Votes : 803

If a woman asks a man out on a date:

It's fine -- equality is the order of the day 695 Votes84%
It's inappropriate -- it makes her look desperate81 Votes10%
I'm not sure if i approve or not 42 Votes5%

Total Votes : 818

Which is the most useful gizmo you own?

Cellphone176 Votes78%
Laptop38 Votes16%
Ipod11 Votes4%

Total Votes : 225

Do you think law forces are extra tough on celebrities?

Yes, to make an example of them 123 Votes47%
No, they get the same treatment 122 Votes46%
I can't say for sure 16 Votes6%

Total Votes : 261

Would you smooch a celebrity if you got the chance?

Yes. Everyone fantasises about it. 666 Votes62%
No, I would not kiss someone I don't know. 352 Votes33%
Can't say for sure. 47 Votes4%

Total Votes : 1065

Cases of drinking and driving are on the rise. Do you think the offenders deserve a jail sentence?

Yes, for endangering the lives of others 599 Votes77%
If there is no damage, a fine is okay 161 Votes20%
I can't say 9 Votes1%

Total Votes : 769

Do you think colleges should enforce a dress code on students?

Yes, they are educational institutions, after all, and some students wear inappropriate attire. 188 Votes65%
No, it is none of their concern -- college students are young adults, and may dress as they please. 68 Votes26%
I'm not sure. 4 Votes1%

Total Votes : 260

To what extent will your exam results impact your future career?

100 percent -- they are a reflection of your capabilities 92 Votes58%
Not at all -- your career depends upon how good you are at your job, not academic performance. 18 Votes11%
To a little extent -- your grades count when you're taking up a job, but not so much. 46 Votes39%

Total Votes : 156

Do you think home loan rates will come down in the near future?

Yes 128 Votes65%
No 61 Votes31%
Can't say 7 Votes3%

Total Votes : 196

Would you exercise influence to gain admission into the college of your choice?

Yes, all that counts is that I get admission 61 Votes58%
No, it would be unethical to do so24 Votes22%
I can't say for sure unless the opportunity to do so arises20 Votes19%

Total Votes : 105

You've landed a new dream job, but your boss turns out to be your worst nightmare. You:

Quit. Nothing is worth that kind of harassment. 703 Votes68%
Complain to the HR department. 189 Votes18%
Swallow what's dished out, because you'll never land a better job 141 Votes6%

Total Votes : 1033

Should you have a say in the clothes your partner wears?

Absolutely. I don't want to be seen with someone who's badly dressed. 415 Votes61%
No, it's his/ her personal choice. 313 Votes31%
Can't say for sure. 44 Votes6%

Total Votes : 672

Can one make a long-term career in the BPO industry?

Yes, definitely. 621 Votes56%
Can't say 149 Votes13%
Not at all. 338 Votes30%

Total Votes : 1108

Is entrepreneurship a better choice than a job?

Yes, definitely. Self-employed people are happier 154 Votes71%
Can't say 17 Votes7%
Not at all. These days, jobs pay better44 Votes20%

Total Votes : 215

Are job portals successful placement agents?

Yes, definitely. 209 Votes64%
Can't say. 49 Votes14%
Not at all. 71 Votes21%

Total Votes : 329

Is money saved = money earned?

Yes, definitely. 185 Votes71%
Not at all. 63 Votes24%
Can't say. 10 Votes3%

Total Votes : 258

Do gym programmes work?

Yes, definitely 55 Votes42%
Only in combination with diet control 58 Votes44%
Not at all, one doubles up later 16 Votes12%

Total Votes : 129

Will joining a coaching class will help you crack competitive exams like IIT-JEE or CAT?

Yes All the way 168 Votes57%
No I have confidence in self-study 54 Votes19%
A combination of classes and self-study is the best 72 Votes24%

Total Votes : 296

Do credit cards encourage unnecessary spending?

Yes 221 Votes85%
No 34 Votes13%
Can't say 3 Votes1%

Total Votes : 258

Do you think physical attraction is important for love to last?

Very important. 135 Votes50%
Not really, depends on the individual’s mental make up. 78 Votes28%
No way, love is all about mental and emotional fulfilment. 56 Votes20%

Total Votes : 269

Do you think better English skills will boost your career?

Yes. Communication is a part of my job profile. 426 Votes91%
No. I need only technical knowledge. 12 Votes2%
Maybe I will get promoted faster. 27 Votes5%

Total Votes : 465

Can you choose your life partner online?

Definitely, there are many success stories. 79 Votes40%
Maybe, after chatting over a long period. 37 Votes18%
Not at all. No one is genuine on these sites. 81 Votes41%

Total Votes : 197

Do you think true love exists?

Of course, love makes the world go round. 371 Votes57%
Some of us have experienced true love, the rest feel infatuated. 147 Votes22%
Not at all, after some time, the attraction fades off. 132 Votes20%

Total Votes : 650

Do you think business schools abroad provide a higher standard of education than Indian schools?

Definitely. 312 Votes52%
Not necessarily, depends on the school. 212 Votes35%
No way, an MBA from India is complete in all respects. 66 Votes11%

Total Votes : 590

Does a stint abroad ensure a better job in the country?

Definitely. 562 Votes64%
Not necessarily, experience counts too. 245 Votes27%
No way, India’s where the growth is. 71 Votes8%

Total Votes : 878

Does an MBA make a better manager?

Definitely. 249 Votes42%
Not necessarily, experience counts too. 300 Votes51%
No way, they lack people skills. 38 Votes6%

Total Votes : 587

Why I want to do an MBA.

I want to become an entrepreneur 298 Votes51%
I want to make it big in the corporate sector. 156 Votes26%
I just want to make tons of money! 125 Votes21%

Total Votes : 579

Is IT still a hot career option?

Yes, we all need software. 685 Votes77%
No, the boom is over. 84 Votes9%
Biotech is catching up fast. 111 Votes12%

Total Votes : 880

What do you prefer career-wise?

A monthly salary. 190 Votes61%
I only want to be an entrepreneur. 69 Votes22%
I prefer to freelance with different organisations. 50 Votes16%

Total Votes : 309

What is your top priority right now?

Make lots of money/build your career. 239 Votes81%
Get fit and have a hot body. 25 Votes10%
Find true love and get married. 31 Votes24%

Total Votes : 295

Is an MBA degree still hot?

Yes. It still leads to better job offers. 969 Votes64%
No. Every third person in my building has one. 154 Votes10%
It depends entirely on a person's aptitude. 369 Votes24%

Total Votes : 1492

Would you take up a career in sports?

Of course, look at what cricketers earn. 31 Votes32%
No, only cricket is popular. 27 Votes28%
If the growth prospects improve, then yes. 36 Votes38%

Total Votes : 94

Tell us about your career in 30 seconds.

That's easy, I know exactly what I'm doing. 387 Votes70%
I may be able to answer than only 5 years from now 105 Votes19%
I can't even clear my throat in less than a minute 57 Votes10%

Total Votes : 549

Would you consider plastic surgery?

Why not? Most celebrities do. 57 Votes27%
Never. I like me the way I am.109 Votes51%
Maybe, if it gets cheaper. 44 Votes20%

Total Votes : 210

Would you want to be a politician?

Of course. I'd earn a lot more. 97 Votes40%
Never. I'm too innocent for politics.103 Votes43%
Maybe. Depends on the integrity of other ministers.39 Votes16%

Total Votes : 239

How much of your salary do you save every month?

50 per cent of more. 398 Votes47%
I put away a fixed amount every month.300 Votes35%
I splurge it all.136 Votes16%

Total Votes : 834

What kind of wedding would you like?

A grand, expensive one with the entire city invited. 197 Votes30%
A simple, intimate affair with family and friends.413 Votes64%
I'd rather elope.27 Votes4%

Total Votes : 637

What's your greatest vice?

Smoking/ drinking 203 Votes52%
Flirting82 Votes21%
I'm a workaholic101 Votes26%

Total Votes : 386

What do you think of beauty pageants?

They're just a ticket to the glamour industry. 176 Votes71%
I love them and watch every single one on TV.22 Votes8%
I think they are all rigged.49 Votes19%

Total Votes : 247

Would you audition for a reality show?

Yes, I'd love to make some money. 87 Votes49%
No, they make participants do stupid things. 38 Votes21%
If it is challenging, maybe. 50 Votes28%

Total Votes : 175

Men, would you consider having a manicure?

Yes, women like good hands 373 Votes64%
No, rough hands are macho 98 Votes16%
Manicure...er.what's that?. 108 Votes18%

Total Votes : 579

Would you like to settle abroad?

Yes, the first chance I get. 506 Votes48%
No, I love my India. 160 Votes15%
I would like to study/work abroad but settle in India. 375 Votes36%

Total Votes : 1041

Men, would you marry someone who earned more than you? Women, would you marry someone earning less than you?

Sure. No problem at all. 1082 Votes73%
No. The man must earn more. 318 Votes21%
Not sure.80 Votes5%

Total Votes : 1480

At work you are interrupted most by:

Phonecalls/ SMS 400 Votes64%
Your boss 122 Votes19%
e-mail/chat97 Votes15%

Total Votes : 619

What is your view of fairness creams?

They are ridiculous 628 Votes66%
I use them 190 Votes20%
Not sure 126 Votes13%

Total Votes : 944

What do you hate most about your current job?

The money 241 Votes56%
The work culture 121 Votes28%
The boss 62 Votes14%

Total Votes : 424

My mobile phone is:

Just a means to talk/text. 160 Votes72%
Almost a part of my anatomy 42 Votes18%
I don't carry one. 20 Votes9%

Total Votes : 222

Sex before marriage?

It's a no-no. 5123 Votes57%
Yes, it must be encouraged. 683 Votes7%
It's a personal choice. 3148 Votes35%

Total Votes : 8954

My future spouse must be:

At least a millionaire 1032 Votes59%
Financially comfortable.300 Votes17%
I don't care about money. 402 Votes23%

Total Votes : 1734

I love my job because:

The money rocks 332 Votes56%
The work involved fascinates me.208 Votes35%
get Sundays off (sometimes). 48 Votes8%

Total Votes : 588

How comfortable are you being in debt?

I hate being in debt 4477 Votes60%
OK, as long as I can pay back 2521 Votes33%
I like living dangerously 432 Votes5%

Total Votes : 7430

Would you take a personal loan?

Of course! 329 Votes41%
Never! 209 Votes26%
If I were desperate. 257 Votes32%

Total Votes : 795

How often do you save?

Every month 368 Votes71%
When I get a bonus 45 Votes8%
Saving? What's that? 99 Votes19%

Total Votes : 512

Do you believe in budget shopping?

Budget what? 83 Votes36%
Yes I do, sometimes. 75 Votes33%
Always. 67 Votes29%

Total Votes : 225

Do you save money?

Err, what's that? 80 Votes41%
A little every month. 100 Votes51%
All of it. I'm the original scrooge! 14 Votes7%

Total Votes : 194

Do you believe in New Year resolutions?

Yes. I make them every year! 142 Votes45%
Never. They're a farce. 73 Votes23%
Does it matter? 99 Votes31%

Total Votes : 314

How much would you spend on a foreign trip?

Cost no bar. Travel counts! 230 Votes44%
No foreign trips for me! 167 Votes32%
Can't say. 124 Votes23%

Total Votes : 521

Drinking water is:

Vital for your health 707 Votes91%
It doesn't matter 37 Votes4%
Who cares? There's Coke! 29 Votes3%

Total Votes : 773

A part-time job

is a sign of
desperation
145 Votes33%
is an entry point
to the place
I want to work in
101 Votes23%
Gets me more
vital experience
191 Votes43%

Total Votes : 437

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