Ick Quiz: See What Turns You Off and What Turns Others Off

1. Someone you're dating waves at you from across the street with both hands. How do you feel?

Instant ick — I can never look at them the same way again.

A little cringe, but I'd get over it quickly.

Honestly kind of cute and enthusiastic!

I'd probably do the same thing back, honestly.

2. Your date mispronounces a common word during dinner. What's your reaction?

The ick hits immediately — I lose all attraction.

I notice it but don't let it bother me much.

I gently correct them and move on.

I probably mispronounce words all the time too.

3. How do you feel about someone who runs to catch a bus or train?

Ick. The flailing arms and desperate sprint are too much.

I find it kind of endearing — they're trying!

I'd probably be the one running and not care at all.

Depends — if it's a pattern of being late, that's the real ick.

4. Your crush orders their food in a baby voice at a restaurant. What happens next?

I'm already mentally planning my exit strategy.

I cringe but try to give them the benefit of the doubt.

I might do the same thing — it's kind of fun!

It's a little weird but not a dealbreaker for me.

5. Which of these habits would give you the biggest ick?

Chewing with their mouth open loudly.

Saying 'per my last email' in real-life conversations.

Laughing at their own jokes before finishing them.

Honestly, none of these would really bother me.

6. Be honest — do you ever talk about yourself too much on dates?

Absolutely not — I'm a great listener.

Maybe a little, but I get excited and can't help it.

I try to balance it but I probably overshare sometimes.

I don't think so, but who knows what others think!

7. Someone you like sends you a voice note instead of a text. Your reaction?

Ick. Just type it out like a normal person!

I actually love voice notes — so personal!

I send voice notes all the time, so I'm fine with it.

It depends on the length — anything over a minute is too much.

8. Your date aggressively claps when the plane lands. How do you feel?

I would disembark separately and pretend I don't know them.

I'd laugh it off — it's harmless fun.

I'd probably join in — why not celebrate a safe landing?

A little embarrassing, but not a dealbreaker.

9. Do you have any habits that you think might give others the ick?

Definitely not — I'm very self-aware.

Probably yes — I can be a lot sometimes.

Maybe, but I think most people are pretty tolerant.

I have a few specific quirks that I know can be polarizing.

10. Someone you're dating uses the word 'adulting' unironically. What's your verdict?

The ick is immediate and irreversible.

A bit cringe, but language evolves — I'll survive.

I say 'adulting' too, so no judgment here.

It's a yellow flag — I'd watch for more signs.

11. How do you react when someone you like posts overly filtered selfies constantly?

Instant ick — it screams insecurity to me.

Everyone has their thing — I don't judge.

I post heavily filtered photos too, so fair enough.

It bothers me a bit but I'd bring it up rather than ghost.

12. Your date dramatically sighs and says 'I'm not like other people' on the first date. Your thoughts?

Ick activated. Check please!

I'd be curious to hear more before judging.

I've probably said something similar before, honestly.

It's a red flag but I'd give them one more chance.

13. How do you feel when someone uses way too many exclamation points in texts?

It gives me the ick every single time!!!

I love the enthusiasm — it's endearing!

I'm guilty of this myself so I can't complain.

It's fine in moderation but excessive use is a bit much.

14. Someone you're seeing loudly sings along to music in public. How do you handle it?

I walk three steps ahead and pretend I'm alone.

I join in — life's too short to be embarrassed!

I smile and let them enjoy themselves.

I'd gently suggest they tone it down a little.

15. Finally — how quickly do you typically get the ick in a new relationship?

Very fast — sometimes within the first few hours.

Rarely — it takes something really significant to put me off.

Only when a specific dealbreaker is triggered.

I'm usually too busy giving others the ick to notice!