Results: Best Qualities in other people
1.
1.
Best quality in a parent? Authoritative: the child knows who's boss and that is the foundation. Very liberal with punishment. Lots of grounding, pro-spanking
12%
•
255 votes
Open minded: the child would not be afraid to express beliefs, sexual identity/preference, etc
29%
•
596 votes
Tactful: the parent avoids offending child and others involved with child (directly, indirectly), especially in delicate or difficult situations. A good trait you often see in parents with children otherwise termed as
9%
•
189 votes
Conservative/Traditional: No dating before 16, clothes must be very modest (even in warmer weather e.g: no tank tops w/o a t-shirt underneath, or no shorts higher than an inch from the knee, no makeup before or even during high school, etc), may be freque
11%
•
217 votes
Free Thinking: encourages child to think for their self, to question everything; to encourage the seeking of answers; might be a parent who homeschools child, hardly punishes child but believes they will naturally learn consequences on their own
13%
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258 votes
Creative: with cooking, with handling consequences, with household chores and whatnot. Consequences linked directly to action. Like if the child was bullying at school they would have to be nice, get to know, and to help out the person they were bullying
14%
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297 votes
Green: recycles, buys organic or grows a lot of their own produce, avoids GMOs/fast food/heavily processed food, may be vegan/vegetarian/pescetarian, may make own household items (deodorant, cleaning supplies, body and skin care supplies,etc)
6%
•
130 votes
Other (please specify)
6%
•
116 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.68% | 14 | |
| na | 0.44% | 9 |
| n/a | 0.19% | 4 |
| all of the above | 0.19% | 4 |
| none | 0.19% | 4 |
| a mixture | 0.10% | 2 |
| other | 0.10% | 2 |
| a little of all | 0.10% | 2 |
| very loving, but raises a child that's not a spoiled brat! | 0.05% | 1 |
| a bit of all of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| a good parent i beleive woul do acorrding to what best fits the childs personality to become a good adult. | 0.05% | 1 |
| equal amount of all | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of everything | 0.05% | 1 |
| authoritarian | 0.05% | 1 |
| a bit of all. | 0.05% | 1 |
| progressive | 0.05% | 1 |
| somewhat autoritative, somewhat conservative, somewhat creative & tactful | 0.05% | 1 |
| a bit of all, except the strict authoritarian types. the "tough love" concept has been thoroughly studied these decades later and shown to be psychologically harmful and counterproductive. | 0.05% | 1 |
| one who can communicate effectively, so they don't need to be punished out of respect | 0.05% | 1 |
| i *would* say authoritative but you have the definition wrong http://www.prokerala.com/kids/parenting/parenting-styles.php | 0.05% | 1 |
| no choice is exactly how i would raise children | 0.05% | 1 |
| mixture of a few of above | 0.05% | 1 |
| strict | 0.05% | 1 |
| a mix of the above. any one single type is not optimum. | 0.05% | 1 |
| mix of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| a combo of these: open, green, creative and free | 0.05% | 1 |
| mixtures | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of all of the above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| all the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| combination of all the above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| some combination of authoritative and open minded. it's important to discipline kids but it's important to know when it's important and when to let things slide. | 0.05% | 1 |
| a combo of all the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends | 0.05% | 1 |
| a mix of some of those | 0.05% | 1 |
| child rearing methods are so far gone at this point, i couldn't even begin to answer this one. | 0.05% | 1 |
| christian. parent bible way | 0.05% | 1 |
| the best parent is a combination of all of these styles! | 0.05% | 1 |
| parents need to talk with their kids about everything and prepare them for the world bullying etc.. | 0.05% | 1 |
| strong christian - says it all | 0.05% | 1 |
| part of all above to a point | 0.05% | 1 |
| open to a relationship other than just parent/child | 0.05% | 1 |
| loving/caring/etc. | 0.05% | 1 |
| combination of conservative/traditional and creative. | 0.05% | 1 |
| hardto pick one | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't know a few of them would apply | 0.05% | 1 |
| this question is too difficult to answer | 0.05% | 1 |
| not too authoritative | 0.05% | 1 |
| spare the rod spoil the child | 0.05% | 1 |
| a combination of authoritative, creative, green | 0.05% | 1 |
| idk | 0.05% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| honest | 0.05% | 1 |
| loving and caring | 0.05% | 1 |
| i would say depending on the situation and the child, to take everything into account | 0.05% | 1 |
| unsure but, apart from " authoritative ",probably, a little bit of all of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| involved. | 0.05% | 1 |
| first love them teach them right from wrong | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little bit of all the above... moderation in all things | 0.05% | 1 |
| some of all except the first one and very little of the forth one. | 0.05% | 1 |
| biblical parenting | 0.05% | 1 |
| a combination of many or these. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think it is a combo of all the ones above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little bit of all of these. | 0.05% | 1 |
| all | 0.05% | 1 |
| all but authoritative | 0.05% | 1 |
| combination of all of them | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of each | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't care. | 0.05% | 1 |
| several of the above put together not just one buy themselves would work. | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of all of the above, i could not pick just one. i am a bit og all fo them with my children | 0.05% | 1 |
| you need to be a well balanced blend of many of these. | 0.05% | 1 |
| / | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little bit of all of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| authoritative and open minded | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of all of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of the above except #1 | 0.05% | 1 |
| a mixture of several of them | 0.05% | 1 |
| a quality parent is a combination & good balance of each of the answers above. and if they master all of the above they will be a quality parent. | 0.05% | 1 |
| mix of all | 0.05% | 1 |
| me | 0.05% | 1 |
| a combination of several of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| dunno | 0.05% | 1 |
| has to be a good combination of all of it! | 0.05% | 1 |
2.
2.
Best quality in a spouse? Sticks up for you even when they know you're wrong
13%
•
260 votes
Honest
47%
•
962 votes
Is considered a person of faith
10%
•
200 votes
Family oriented
21%
•
435 votes
Adventurous
6%
•
123 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
•
78 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.58% | 12 | |
| na | 0.44% | 9 |
| all of the above | 0.29% | 6 |
| n/a | 0.15% | 3 |
| all | 0.10% | 2 |
| trustworthy | 0.10% | 2 |
| all of those. | 0.05% | 1 |
| fair | 0.05% | 1 |
| loves me and conducts self honorably to the best of his ability | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/c | 0.05% | 1 |
| gives me enough freedom to be myself, not needy | 0.05% | 1 |
| all the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of these | 0.05% | 1 |
| loves you unconditionally, loyal | 0.05% | 1 |
| whipped...obeys me completely without question. | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of everything | 0.05% | 1 |
| equal amount of all | 0.05% | 1 |
| honest, has belief system, loves family, knows how to have fun and has great sense of humor | 0.05% | 1 |
| loving/caring/etc. | 0.05% | 1 |
| honest and trustworthy! | 0.05% | 1 |
| loving | 0.05% | 1 |
| compassionate | 0.05% | 1 |
| srong christian | 0.05% | 1 |
| communication and honesty | 0.05% | 1 |
| good communication | 0.05% | 1 |
| again, all of these. | 0.05% | 1 |
| supportive | 0.05% | 1 |
| combination of a couple of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| all the aboove | 0.05% | 1 |
| faithful | 0.05% | 1 |
| easy-going, non-argumentative | 0.05% | 1 |
| none of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| supportive without enabling destructive behavoir | 0.05% | 1 |
| idk | 0.05% | 1 |
| respectful. that covers respect, love and honor in one. | 0.05% | 1 |
| a bit of everything | 0.05% | 1 |
| a reasonable amount of all of the above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| all the above! | 0.05% | 1 |
| hardcore sex drive | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of the above plus loves me. | 0.05% | 1 |
| there is a lot missing in these choices. respectful,trustful are just two qualities that should have been included with these answers. | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't know. | 0.05% | 1 |
| honest and family oriented | 0.05% | 1 |
| even tempered | 0.05% | 1 |
| honest, faithful, considerate, hard to choose a best quality | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of the above and more so | 0.05% | 1 |
| none | 0.05% | 1 |
| other | 0.05% | 1 |
| just | 0.05% | 1 |
| understanding | 0.05% | 1 |
3.
3.
Best quality in a teacher? Creative
18%
•
363 votes
Authoritative
5%
•
97 votes
Encourages self direction
16%
•
320 votes
Has lots of time for answering all students' questions as well as group teaching
17%
•
344 votes
Understanding of child behavior and struggles (both normal, and that of special needs children)
21%
•
427 votes
Proud of their students and the children's accomplishments
8%
•
168 votes
Being perceptive of others' feelings/emotions/struggles/strengths
9%
•
188 votes
One who doesn't believe in homework, trusts in the learning the children are receiving during class
4%
•
86 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
•
65 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.44% | 9 | |
| na | 0.39% | 8 |
| all | 0.15% | 3 |
| all of the above | 0.15% | 3 |
| n/a | 0.15% | 3 |
| all the above | 0.10% | 2 |
| other | 0.10% | 2 |
| some of most of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| combination of the above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| none | 0.05% | 1 |
| a balanced mixture of all of the above, of course | 0.05% | 1 |
| +home school so my mom is great!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| smart and fair | 0.05% | 1 |
| intelligence | 0.05% | 1 |
| funny but strict | 0.05% | 1 |
| this is not a one faceted question. i would hope about 2/3 of these would be in a good teacher | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of all of the above! | 0.05% | 1 |
| knowledgeable and inspirational. | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of all | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of everything | 0.05% | 1 |
| see above | 0.05% | 1 |
| parts of many of these! | 0.05% | 1 |
| makes learning fun | 0.05% | 1 |
| a mix of many those | 0.05% | 1 |
| a reasonable amount of all of the above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| combination | 0.05% | 1 |
| tough-love | 0.05% | 1 |
| someone who knows how to motivate and educate at the same time | 0.05% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| idk | 0.05% | 1 |
| teaches for understanding | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of the above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| 1st. 7 points | 0.05% | 1 |
| the only problem with what i think a good teacher would be is that they would be in jail fired and have a lawsuit or 10 pending and that would be in just there first hour because i think that they should be able to punish the little creeps and i dont | 0.05% | 1 |
| all the above! | 0.05% | 1 |
| combination of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| has a passion for the subject he/she is teaching above all else: loves to talk and hsare his knoweldge with his students | 0.05% | 1 |
| one who isn't employed by the public school system. burn! | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of the above except the last one | 0.05% | 1 |
| again, need a balance of many of these | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of the above, except the bottom, and more | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't care. | 0.05% | 1 |
4.
4.
Best quality in a best friend? Can keep secrets, even if they are a little enigmatic
16%
•
322 votes
Are brutally honest when they need to be
15%
•
303 votes
Is extremely handy and helpful: will help you with projects like organizing a yard sale, fixing up a house in various ways internally/externally, will help with yard work and landscaping, etc
11%
•
230 votes
Is that one friend who will drive out of town to take you home when your car dies, if you need a ride to the hospital, in an emergency when a spouse or family member has not been able to be contacted, etc
39%
•
802 votes
Doesn't think less of you because of your past
9%
•
192 votes
The Entertainment friend that is always trying to have fun (whether avoiding responsibility or not). Always going out to the bars, goes to concerts, comedy shows, game shows, vacation a lot, goes to lots of plays/musicals, travels a lot, etc
6%
•
126 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
•
83 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| all of the above | 0.53% | 11 |
| 0.53% | 11 | |
| na | 0.39% | 8 |
| all | 0.19% | 4 |
| all the above | 0.19% | 4 |
| n/a | 0.15% | 3 |
| other | 0.10% | 2 |
| loyal | 0.10% | 2 |
| listens to you | 0.05% | 1 |
| trustworthy and is a true friend | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't know. | 0.05% | 1 |
| is a friend. one who is kind and loving and cares for you for who you are not for what they get | 0.05% | 1 |
| none | 0.05% | 1 |
| likes you as you are | 0.05% | 1 |
| a balanced mix of all of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of the aove | 0.05% | 1 |
| mix of above | 0.05% | 1 |
| none, just honest and caring | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of all | 0.05% | 1 |
| a little of everything | 0.05% | 1 |
| see above | 0.05% | 1 |
| loves you unconditionally and will stand by you through anything | 0.05% | 1 |
| kind, friendly, a good confidant, supportive, fun | 0.05% | 1 |
| honest and trustworthy! | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of these. | 0.05% | 1 |
| several of those combined | 0.05% | 1 |
| a reasonable amount of all of the above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| a combination of all of the above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| one that gives me lots of space because i'm a loner. | 0.05% | 1 |
| one who is willing to work on a relationship | 0.05% | 1 |
| idk | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of these | 0.05% | 1 |
| trustworthy | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of above except entertainment. dearest friend & husband drove 24 hrs & stayed 3 wks when my father died. old saying: good friend will bail you out of jail - best friend will be there with you! (that one hasn't happened....yet, at least!!) | 0.05% | 1 |
| a person that is there for u | 0.05% | 1 |
| 1st. 5 points | 0.05% | 1 |
| to be there when you need him ! | 0.05% | 1 |
| honest | 0.05% | 1 |
| all the above! | 0.05% | 1 |
| extremlt trustworthy,loyal andhonest,able to do anything when asked. | 0.05% | 1 |
| again, combination of a couple of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of these & more make-up a best friend. | 0.05% | 1 |
| hell if i know. | 0.05% | 1 |
| a combination of all of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| all but the entertainment friend | 0.05% | 1 |
| nq | 0.05% | 1 |
5.
5.
Best quality in your doctor? Knows how to put things so they don't sound so bad
12%
•
250 votes
Comes right out and tells you how it is, very straight to the point
29%
•
596 votes
Very personable, knows you by name, is familiar with your medical history, etc
42%
•
871 votes
Doesn't make you feel like they are in control of your decisions if strict regimen is not necessary
13%
•
275 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
•
66 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.58% | 12 | |
| na | 0.44% | 9 |
| all of the above | 0.19% | 4 |
| all the above | 0.15% | 3 |
| none | 0.10% | 2 |
| all | 0.10% | 2 |
| honesrt | 0.05% | 1 |
| hate doctors! | 0.05% | 1 |
| other | 0.05% | 1 |
| one who listens to their patients | 0.05% | 1 |
| has the latest facts and can tell you specifially what will be best for you | 0.05% | 1 |
| one who believes you know what youre talking about and trusts you | 0.05% | 1 |
| one who isnt egotistical | 0.05% | 1 |
| a partner in my care. will learn and teach and listen | 0.05% | 1 |
| a litte of all | 0.05% | 1 |
| see above | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.05% | 1 |
| 2 and 3 | 0.05% | 1 |
| has the medical knowledge and knows what to do (how to treat/perform surgery/etc.) | 0.05% | 1 |
| insightful and goes out of his/her way to investigate | 0.05% | 1 |
| personable, knowledgeable, isn't opposed to second opinion if subject comes up | 0.05% | 1 |
| someone who is gentle and compassionate. | 0.05% | 1 |
| works with me as a team. | 0.05% | 1 |
| is not a drug pusher | 0.05% | 1 |
| not an idiot and doesn't talk down to me. | 0.05% | 1 |
| explains things,answer questions | 0.05% | 1 |
| someone who is up to date and can help you get what you need | 0.05% | 1 |
| idk | 0.05% | 1 |
| is alternative minded or does a combination of alternative/conventional medicine, but does not believe in the use of drugs at all or only as a very last resort. | 0.05% | 1 |
| actually knows your disease - haven't found one yet | 0.05% | 1 |
| all of these | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't know...don't have a doctor. | 0.05% | 1 |
| knowledgeable and knows how to apply knowledge to treatment. | 0.05% | 1 |
| listens | 0.05% | 1 |
| can dumb things down so i can understand | 0.05% | 1 |
| all the above! | 0.05% | 1 |
| again several of the above. this is a stupid survey. | 0.05% | 1 |
| extremely knowledgeable. | 0.05% | 1 |
| balance of knowledgeable and personable and honest | 0.05% | 1 |
| all fo the above | 0.05% | 1 |
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