Expressions about preferences

Strong preferences: To have a weak spot for something, To be big on something, To appeal to someone, To grow on someone, To lean towards something.

Comparisons: Given the choice, I’d rather..., To choose something over something else, To be a matter of personal preference, To opt for something, To prioritize something over something else.

Neutrality and indifference: To have no strong feelings either way, It’s much of a muchness, To be easy / flexible, To not be my cup of tea, To rule something out.

🙂 Round 1. Warm-Up
Choose two different topics and create two get-to-know-you questions for each using the expressions about preferences.

• Entertainment & Media: Movies, music genres, podcasts, video games, books.
• Food & Drinks: Cooking at home, dining out, coffee vs. tea, exotic foods, comfort meals.
• Travel & Leisure: Weekends, beach vs. mountains, solo travel, packing styles.
• Daily Routine & Habits: Morning vs. night routines, social media, workouts, clothing styles.

💛 Round 2: Preferences

Lifestyle & Travel

• Given the choice, would you rather live in a high-tech smart apartment or a cozy, rustic cabin in the woods?
• Do you usually lean towards a packed itinerary when traveling, or do you prefer to leave your days completely open?

Modern Lifestyle & Choices

• When buying clothes, do you prioritize comfort and durability over fast-fashion trends and looks?
• Do you usually opt for a quiet evening at home with a book or movie, or do you prefer to go out socializing on weekends?

Work, Learning & Environment

• Why do you think many people choose a predictable 9-to-5 job over the freedom and unpredictability of freelancing?
• Is deciding between studying online or attending classes in person a critical choice, or is it purely a matter of personal preference?

🤔 Round 3: Dilemmas

Topic 1: Food, Culture & Consumption

• Do you have a weak spot for junk food, or can you easily rule it out of your diet?
• Compare two local supermarket chains or coffee brands. Are they distinctly different, or are they much of a muchness?
• Does the idea of going to a crowded, loud music festival appeal to you, or is that environment completely not your cup of tea?

Topic 2: Career, Future & Social Life

• If you had to change your career today, which industry would appeal to you the most?
• If your company offered a four-day workweek with less pay versus a five-day week with a bonus, which way would you rule out?
• If your friends cannot decide on a hangout spot, are you usually easy/flexible, or do you take control of the choice?
• Think about a piece of modern technology or a social media platform you disliked at first. Has it grown on you over time?

⛱ Round 4: The Ultimate Event Planner

Your group is an executive committee organizing a Team Building Weekend for a corporate office. You have been given pairs of options, but you must reach an absolute group consensus for each choice.

The dilemmas to settle

• Accommodation: A luxury spa hotel vs. a wild glamping/camping site. (Task: Fully rule one out!)
• Food: A 5-course gourmet tasting menu vs. a casual DIY outdoor barbecue. (Task: Debate who has a weak spot for what.)
• Activity: A high-stakes escape room vs. a peaceful watercolor painting masterclass. (Task: Settle on which option truly appeals to the most people.)
• Transport: A rented private minibus together vs. everyone arriving individually. (Task: Figure out which direction your team leans towards.)
• Decide on other aspects of the weekend and try to use as manu expressions about prefrences as possible.