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What are your likes and dislikes? Has anyone ever asked you this question? How did you respond?

No one can like or dislike everything. We are human, and naturally, there are some things we like and dislike about people, places, and other things. This post will provide a list of examples of the most common likes and dislikes in a person (generally), in a romantic relationship, about a place, and at work.

Why Is It Important to Know Your Likes and Dislikes?

Knowing your likes and dislikes is important because it helps you understand yourself better, become more self-aware, do the things that make you happy, and form better relationships. Identifying what you like and dislike enables you to make decisions that lead to a more fulfilling life.

Before we go on to the list of likes and dislikes, it is important to note that since we are all different, we all have our particular likes and dislikes. What you love could be the thing someone else hates.

Read on to find out some things that are usually common in most people’s list of likes and dislikes in a person, in a relationship, about a place, and at work.

40 Common Likes and Dislikes

This list is divided into 4 parts.

Jump to a Section:
* Common likes and dislikes in a person
* Common likes and dislikes in a relationship
* Common likes and dislikes about a place
* Common likes and dislikes at work

10 Common Likes and Dislikes in a Person

Have you ever just disliked or liked someone but couldn’t tell why you feel that way? This often happens to many of us. Hopefully, this list of common likes and dislikes in a person will help you get an idea of why you may connect or not connect with some people, whether just as friends or more.

  1. Looks

Let’s be honest, someone’s personality or intelligence is not the first thing we notice about them. Most of us start with a person’s appearance. And although this is something most people can’t change; looks are usually top on the list of common likes and dislikes in a person.

People will judge you based on what they see and decide whether to like or dislike you before they even get to know you. And, unfortunately, looks can be deceiving.

  1. Scent

Another thing that people can like or dislike about a person is their smell. We all love to smell good. But sometimes, even when you have a nice scent according to yourself and others, someone else may just not like how you smell.

  1. Self-confidence

A lack of self-confidence is unattractive, while confidence will make people like you more. Confidence and lack of it are usually at the top of most people’s list of likes and dislikes in a person.

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  1. Authenticity

Today, the world is full of people who try too hard to be someone they are not in order to fit in and be more acceptable to society. But authenticity and inauthenticity are usually in most people’s lists of likes and dislikes in a person, with most people liking those who show their real selves, unapologetically.

  1. Habits

A person’s habits can make you like them more or they can be a deal breaker.

Examples of habits that may be on your list of common dislikes in a person include, smoking, laziness, overconsumption of alcohol, chewing loudly, procrastination, fidgeting, and more.

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  1. Mindset

You can like or dislike a person based on how they view things, whether they have a positive or negative mindset.

For example, someone’s thoughts on controversial topics such as religion, politics, animal rights, climate change, and gun control can make you like or dislike them. 

  1. Sense of style

Just like people judge you by how you look or smell, your sense of style can also affect how people see you. The outfits and accessories someone wears may be on your list of likes and dislikes in a person.

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  1. Hobbies and interests

Did you know that those hobbies you love may be the reason a person likes or dislikes you? It could also be the topics that interest you that make people like and dislike you.

People will mostly like individuals with whom they have common interests and hobbies. They can do fun activities together and keep conversations going.

  1. Their behavior with you and others

Someone’s behavior toward you and others can make you like or dislike them. For example, acts of kindness to others will make someone likable, while you would dislike someone who is judgmental or one who bullies you or others.

How a person behaves when you/they face challenges can also make you like or dislike them. Politeness, humility, and patience are common likable traits in a person.

  1. Interest in you

Whether it is a romantic or platonic relationship, it feels bad when someone doesn’t seem to be interested in you as a person.

For example, if they never ask you questions about your hobbies, interests, or anything that would help them get to know you better. Someone’s genuine interest in you or lack of it can determine whether you like or dislike that person.

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10 Common Likes and Dislikes in a Relationship

This list has common elements with the above-discussed likes and dislikes in a person. After all, you have to like something about the person you decide to date.

It is important to know your likes and dislikes in a relationship, especially before you get into one. It not only helps you weed out the people you don’t want to date, but you may also end up spending the rest of your life with this person. You most likely don’t want to be miserable because you settled for a person who does many things you dislike.

Here are examples of common likes and dislikes in a relationship that can help you know if you are with the right person or whether you are doing things the right way yourself.

  1. Kindness

Random acts of kindness toward you or others can make you like your partner more. On the other hand, meanness and abuse can make you dislike your partner, even though you liked them before.

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  1. Communication skills

Communication is a key factor in a healthy relationship. You should talk and listen to each other. That is why someone’s good communication skills and lack of them should be at the top of your list of likes and dislikes in a relationship.

  1. Understanding your love language

Perhaps you and your partner don’t have the same love language. However, that is not an excuse for them not to try to meet your needs. Therefore, understanding your love language or not should be on your list of likes and dislikes in a relationship. You deserve to feel loved and appreciated.

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  1. Habits and weird quirks

Many good and bad habits make it into the list of common likes and dislikes in a relationship. After all, you probably have to live with this person and spend most of your time with them.

Examples of habits people dislike in a relationship include substance abuse, snoring, loudness, messiness, laziness, and bed or blanket hogging.

On the other hand, attentiveness, cleanliness, patience, and healthy lifestyle habits are usually on the list of likes in a relationship.

  1. Respect

Being in a relationship with someone who doesn’t respect you, your things, or the people you love is not good for you. Therefore, you should include respect or lack of it in your list of likes and dislikes in a relationship.

  1. Openness 

Is your partner closed off? What use is a relationship with someone who is unwilling to open up to you about the things that matter?

Vulnerability should be on your list of likes, while lack of openness should be on your list of dislikes in a relationship. And, it is not just the person’s openness to you that matters but their honesty to themselves as well.

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  1. Trust

Relationships built on trust usually last longer. As such, trust or lack thereof should be on your list of likes and dislikes in a relationship. It determines the strength of your relationship.

  1. Cooperativeness

A relationship should not only benefit one person or depend on only one of the partners to maintain it. Cooperation plays a key role in building a healthy relationship. 

So, on your list of likes and dislikes in a relationship, remember to include your preferences regarding contribution, inclusion in activities, and support from your partner.

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  1. Relationship with others

Whether it is the relationship with your parents, friends, exes, or even strangers, the way someone treats others says a lot about them. You should include your partner’s relationship with others on your list of likes and dislikes.

  1. Pet names

While the use of pet names is common for people in relationships, you may not like them as some are not cute and may even be degrading. 

It is important to inform your partner which pet names you love and dislike, or if you don’t like all of them, so they can avoid offending you by using them.

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10 Common Likes and Dislikes about a Place

Just like there are things you like and dislike about people, you probably have likes and dislikes about places, whether the general area, like a city, or spaces such as your home or office.

Here is a list of common likes and dislikes you may have about a place.

  1. The people

Whether it is the general area or your home, the people around you can make you like or dislike a place. For example, if they are toxic people or criminals, you will probably not like it.

  1. The smell

Just like you may not like how a person smells, you may not like the odor of a place, even if it smells good to other people. Luckily, there are some easy ways to make your home smell good all the time. 

If it is a general area that smells bad, for example, if you live near a dumping site, the best solution would be to move elsewhere.

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  1. Cleanliness

The state of tidiness in an area is often common in most people’s list of likes and dislikes about a place, with most people preferring a clean house and environment.

  1. Organization and décor

Not many people would like to live in a disorganized or empty house. Even when organized and furnished, you may still not like how it is done. Therefore, organization and home décor are usually on the list of common likes and dislikes about a place for some people.

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  1. The view

What does your house overlook? Does the area you are in have beautiful scenery? The view from your house or whichever location you are at can make you like or dislike a place.

  1. Amenities

When searching for an apartment or if you want to buy a house or build one, one of the factors you should consider is the available amenities in the building or nearby.

For example, amenities such as schools, fitness centers, churches, parking spaces, shopping centers, banks, and parks are important.

The availability of these amenities or lack thereof should be on your list of likes and dislikes about a place.

  1. Proximity to friends and family

While some people are okay with living far away from their family, others hate it. They want to be able to easily visit their family and friends and do activities together.

For such people, proximity to their loved ones is a must-have on their list of likes and dislikes about a place.

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  1. The weather

This one is obvious. The weather can determine whether you like or dislike a place. It may range from rain, temperature, sunshine, and humidity to wind conditions.

  1. Lighting

Some people like to be in the dark or dim lighting, while others like it when a place is well-lit. Whatever your preference is, the lighting in a particular place can make you like or dislike it.

  1. Noise levels

The noise levels of a place, whether at home, in class, in a restaurant, or in a night club can make you add that place to your list of likes and dislikes.

10 Common Likes and Dislikes at Work

Your job is one of the things that take up most of your time daily. As such, knowing your likes and dislikes before getting hired or while working at your workplace can be very helpful.

You don’t want to end up or get stuck in a toxic work environment because you failed to identify your likes and dislikes at work.

Below are some examples of common likes and dislikes at work.

  1. Workload

Due to the prevalence of the hustle culture, some people love to work and are okay with heavy workloads as long as they earn a good income.

However, if you want to look out for your health and maintain a work-life balance, you will hate a heavy workload.

The amount of work you have to do is usually common on lists of likes and dislikes at work.

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  1. Treatment

How you are treated at work, whether with respect or disrespect, will obviously make you like or dislike your workplace. 

If you are an employer, you should feel that your employees respect you, your time, and your decisions. Conversely, if you are an employee, your employer should respect your time, personal boundaries, opinions, and beliefs, among other things.

  1. Perks and benefits

These are common on the list of likes at work. The perks and benefits may include insurance, paid time off, childcare, a retirement plan, remote working options, training, flexible working hours, free food, and birthday cakes, among other things. 

If your employer offers perks and benefits, you will like your workplace and may even become more productive.

  1. Colleagues and superiors

The people you work with, whether superior or on the same level as you, can make you like or dislike your workplace.

If you have a difficult boss or have to work with lazy coworkers on a team, you will definitely dislike work.

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  1. Growth opportunities

You can spend years in a particular workplace but remain in the same position the entire time. Not because you don’t perform well but because there are no opportunities for growth.

Growth opportunities and their lack can make it to your list of likes and dislikes at work.

  1. Patience

Have you ever had to deal with an impatient person? These types of people can make working very difficult. You will always be in a rush trying to do your tasks and produce immediate results, which could lead to errors.

A boss who is patient with employees and one who trusts the process can make you like work more, while an impatient boss will make you want to quit.

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  1. Confidence

A lack of self-confidence in any of the people who work for you can cost the company a lot. Even if what you need to do is good, such people will fail to close deals because they will not inspire confidence from others.

People who lack self-confidence will also fear taking risks or sharing their ideas even if they are good and could benefit the company. That is why confidence and lack of it should be on your list of likes and dislikes at work.

  1. Responsibility and accountability

If you have ever dealt with someone who never admits their mistakes, you must know how difficult working with them can be. On the other hand, you will like working with someone who holds themselves accountable. 

Responsibility and accountability should be on your list of common likes and dislikes at work.

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  1. Feedback

Are you among the people who like or dislike feedback? While feedback from employers or employees can be valuable, not everyone likes to get negative feedback, even when it could help them improve.

Feedback can fall on either side of your list of likes and dislikes at work. Whether you will like it or not depends on you, the method of delivery, and the type of feedback you get.

  1. The income

We all love money and know the difference it makes in our lives. Therefore, the income you earn from your hard work is probably one of the things to like about your job. However, if you are underpaid, your salary may be on your list of dislikes at work.

Wrapping Up

And there you have them. The above is a list of 40 common likes and dislikes in a person, in a relationship, about a place, and at work. Of course, there are many more things you may like or dislike. So, if you decide to create a list of likes and dislikes about the various areas of your life, remember to make it personal.

Also, do not force yourself to like something just because someone else has it on their list of likes and dislikes. Remember that we are all different people, and thus, we all have our tastes and preferences.

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