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When it comes to living in New York City, it truly is survival of the fittest. Do you think you have what it takes to make it in the Big Apple? Not everyone does. Play on to find out!
Have you ever lived in a city with more than 500,000 people?
Yes, I've lived in cities with more than 1,000,000 people.
No.
No, but I've lived in cities with around 250,000-400,000 people.
Yes.
How much would you plan to spend on rent each month?
More than $1,300.
Less than $500.
Less than $850.
Between $850 and $1,300.
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Can you sleep through heavy traffic sounds?
I can sleep through anything.
No.
I'd rather not find out.
It might wake me up, but I could easily fall back asleep.
Are you squeamish?
No, nothing phases me.
Yes, very.
About certain things, yeah.
Kinda, but nothing I can't deal with.
You're on the subway and accidentally make eye contact with a stranger, what do you do?
Immediately look away.
Continue making eye contact or strike up a conversation.
Feel very awkward and look at my shoes.
Give a small smile or nod and look away.
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How large is your bubble of personal space?
I don't need much personal space.
As large as possible given the available space.
As long as I can't smell anyone's bad breath or body odor, I'm good.
About the length of my arm.
Do you know how to drive?
No, I never needed to.
Yes, I'm a frequent driver.
No, but I want to learn.
Yes, but I don't drive much.
How would you describe your navigational skills?
They're reliable.
They're nonexistent.
They're functional.
They're adequate.
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How do you feel about roommates?
It depends on the roommate.
I can't stand living with roommates.
They're a necessary evil.
Roommates can be a good thing.
Have you ever installed a window A/C unit?
Yes, more than once.
I've never had reason to.
I don't want to live anywhere that would require me to install my own A/C unit.
No, but how hard can it be?
Do you own a bike?
Yes, I ride it all the time.
I don't know how to ride a bike, so no.
No, but I'd be up for buying one.
Yes, but I don't use it often.
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Can you live in 800 square feet of space or less?
I could live in a tiny closet if I had to.
I doubt it, but I'd give it a try.
Probably.
Yes, I already have.
How do you feel about public transportation?
I love it!
I'm not a fan.
I use it as a desperate last resort.
It can be super convenient if developed properly.
You notice a man in nothing but a bikini bottom chasing a giant yellow bird down the street in the middle of a snowy winter, what do you do?
Follow them.
Take a video and send it to my friends.
Watch them run out of sight and then move on.
Continue on with whatever I'm doing.
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How old are you?
Between 25 and 35 years old.
Under 18 years old.
Between 18 and 25 years old.
35 or older years old.
Do you have an undergraduate degree?
Yes, plus additional degrees.
No.
No, but I have some college experience.
Yes.
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Would you ever text while attempting to cross a busy street?
If it's an important enough text, sure.
I make it a habit to only text when I am immobile.
Yes.
It's unlikely.
How do you deal with foul odors?
I'm not bothered by bad smells.
If it smells gross enough, I might gag or worse.
I move far away from the source.
I plug my nose.
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Are you bothered by dirty or unsanitary conditions?
Nah, not really.
I get totally freaked out by gross things.
Kinda, but it's nothing I can't get over.
Yes, which is why I come prepared with things like hand sanitizer and gloves.
Are you a bargain shopper or coupon clipper?
Yes, both.
No.
I try to be, but it's not easy.
I'm more of a discount/promotional shopper.
Are you willing to live in subpar conditions if it means you get to be in New York?
Yes, I'd live in a box if I could be in NYC.
No.
I'd definitely prefer not to.
As long as it's habitable, sure.
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How patient are you?
I have an average amount of patience.
I have no patience.
I have very little patience.
I'm very patient.
Do you have any street smarts?
I know a thing or two about a thing or two.
No, I'm more book smart.
Not much, but I'm sure I could learn.
If you mean common sense, then yeah, I do.
Are you a private person?
Not really, I'm pretty shameless.
Yes, very private.
About certain things, yes.
No, I'm an open book.
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Can you tune out and ignore annoyances?
I can tune out anything.
Annoyances are distracting.
I can tune out minor annoyances.
As long as I have something to do or listen to, probably.
The people in the apartment above you like to exercise and jump around at 3 a.m. nearly every night, how do you handle it?
Slip a note under the door asking them to keep it down.
I probably wouldn't do anything about it and hope they stop being rude eventually.
Have a conversation with them about it.
Bang on the ceiling until they get the idea.
About how far do you walk on an average day?
More than two miles.
I have no idea, but not very far.
Less than a mile.
Between one and two miles.
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