Do You Actually Know How to Adult? Take the Quiz!

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When was the last time you ordered pizza?

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Last night
I can’t remember. I don’t like delivery pizza very much. I prefer to cook.
Maybe a couple months ago with friends or after a long night out.
Last week? It’s not uncommon.

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When was the last time you went to the dentist?

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When my mom made me.
I get my teeth cleaned twice a year.
I usually remember to make an appointment once every year or two.
I think I went a few years ago? I should probably do something about this toothache.

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When you do your laundry, do you sort whites, lights, and darks?

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Yes! I’m pretty careful to do laundry so that my clothes last.
Sometimes I put my delicates in a different load from everything else. Color sorting? Way too much work.
Yes, and I use stain remover, and for the appropriate clothes I take them to the dry cleaner. There’s no point in doing laundry if you’re just going to damage your clothes.
Man, I should probably do laundry…I’m running out of underwear!

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How often do you make your bed?

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When company is coming over.
Literally never. It’s easier to make forts when it’s not made.
Every day.
Almost every day.

5

Your car gets a flat tire. Do you know what to do?

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I’ve changed tires a hundred times before. I pull out my tire iron and car jack and get to work.
I’ve done it before, but I don’t have a car jack in my car and I feel more comfortable with someone else there, so I call a friend.
I know I’ve done this before but I really cannot remember how. I need some help.
I have no clue what to do. This is probably the appropriate time to have a panic attack.

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How do you make pasta?

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Add salt to water, bring to a boil, add in the pasta. I usually stir a few times to make sure it cooks evenly, and test it regularly to catch it at the perfect al dente spot. I always save my pasta water: that stuff is like gold!
Boil some water and add the pasta. It’s really not that hard.
I think you boil water, but I always end up overcooking it, so I don’t do it very often.
I’m not allowed near the stove after the last time.

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You get a cough and are laid up in bed for a few days. Do you go to the doctor?

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I take zinc when I start noticing myself getting sick, and then take very good care of myself for a day or two. Usually that clears it up, but if something seems really wrong I’ll go in.
No need, I’ll just wait it out. This cough? I’ve had it for a month or two, no big deal.
If it was an extreme situation, then yes.
Probably. Antibiotics are always helpful.

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Do you have a bank account?

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I don’t trust banks.
I’ve had a bank account since I was 5, and have paid off my credit card every month since I was 18. I’ve also got a pretty robust stock profile.
I have a savings account and a checking account, but they’re pretty anemic.
I have a couple accounts, and have even invested in stocks a couple of times.

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The insurance company calls and leaves a message. What do you do?

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I wait a few days and then steel myself to call them back.
Forget about it until they call again.
What insurance?
I take notes on what they were calling about and call them back with my file of documents from my account.

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Have you ever bought a car?

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I got a car from my parents, does that count?
No, I take the bus or bike.
My parents walked me through the process, but I have my own now.
Yup, I know the whole process and would feel comfortable doing it again.

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Be honest: what does your bedroom look like?

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Have you ever brought a host gift to a party or event?

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A what?
Sometimes I bring wine over to my friends’ houses.
For large events I try not to show up empty handed.
Yes, whenever someone invites me I bring a little something.

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How often do you eat vegetables?

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I get some in at most meals, or at least every day.
Once or twice a week.
I honestly cannot remember the last time I ate vegetables that weren’t pizza or spaghetti sauce.
I try to have some with every meal. I love salads!