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I just got to the 3rd stage of GC and got a question from the set list they provide, "What personal habits are important to you?"

First time I've gotten this question and seems kinda vague to me (unless I'm daft...LOL). I'm kinda reading this on those habits that I do on a daily basis that keep my life successful and happy, such as keeping up with school work and job, keeping in touch with family and friends on a daily basis, etc.

What do you view as a personal habit?

I'm just thinking he means something deeper than I must have my Starbucks every morning...LOL j/k
- June 1st, 2009, 07:26 pm
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Flossing...lol?

It is an odd question, isn't it? And, the kind that pretty much demands an irreverent response...lol.
- June 1st, 2009, 07:33 pm
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I get really peeved by people who fold their money inside out.

Everybody knows money should be folded with the green side showing, but some fools persist in not complying.
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I know this may sound kind of harsh and it would depend on the other questions that were asked of me but I would probably close the match. If I begrudgingly answered this question, I would say I didn't like the question and ask him what was the purpose of asking it. This is the kind of question which gets answered over time as you get to know someone.
- June 1st, 2009, 07:52 pm
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I am going to take it that the OP wanted a serious answer so this is what I put when I am asked this question and I do get it asked frequently.

"Good hygiene. Takes pride in looking her best and being her best in mind, body and spirit."

And in difference to the concepts of some of the other posters, I do not consider any question to be "odd" and consider that any question my match asks within the eHarmony system to be worthy of a serious response.
- June 1st, 2009, 08:26 pm
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Personal habits that are important to me: going to church on Sunday, fishing in June, crawdadding as often as possible during the summer, hunting in October, crabbing in November, reading harlequin while sitting in the bath (at least twice a month), sitting in the hot tub with cigar and barley wine (at least twice a year),

See some of those habits such as church, fishing and hunting are things a potential date should be informed of before hand. Just incase they clash with their own personal habits.
- June 1st, 2009, 08:37 pm
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The fact that he chose this question out of so many says that perhaps it was a previous partner's "quirks" that contributed to that relationship not working. What's "cute" to one is "crazy" to another. Even though it seems like answering that is rather mundane - he may read a lot between the lines in your answers. For instance, if the first thing you must do is make your bed when you get up - he may see you as one who simply keeps a neat house. Or may wonder if you're a clean freak. Or wonder if he'll be kicked out of bed just so you can make it. To say you have to have your Starbucks daily could mean simply that you like to start your day with a cup of coffee. Or you're too lazy to make your own. Or spend too much money on frivolous things. Or appreciate the finer things and little indulgences. Or have upscale tastes. So . . . I would find that question actually one of the tougher ones - subject to much misinterpretation. Good luck!
- June 2nd, 2009, 06:00 am
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I love this question for the main reason that its not something easy to answer. It sort of forces your match to think about themselves.

My personal habit. I must have a book within reach. I'm a voracious reader and read when I get downtime (like waiting in line, etc.). I'm probably the only person at an amusement park, waiting for a roller coaster and reading a book.
- June 2nd, 2009, 08:12 am
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Toilet paper roll - Free end over, away from the wall.
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- June 2nd, 2009, 09:48 am
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