What is your primary love language? The love languages quiz is provided here for your reference:

There are 30 pairs of statements in the quiz. Please select the one you prefer out of the two options and calculate the total for each category.

1

I like to receive notes of affirmation.                        

A

 

I like to be hugged.

E

2

I like to spend one-to-one time with a person who is special to me.             

B

 

I feel loved when someone gives practical help to me.   

D

3

I like it when people give me gifts.                                          

C

 

I like leisurely visits with friends and loved ones.

B

4

I feel loved when people do things to help me.

D

 

I feel loved when people touch me. (e.g. a pat on the shoulder for encouragement)   

E

5

I feel loved when someone I love or admire puts his or her arm around me.

E

 

I feel loved when I receive a gift from someone I love or admire.

C

6

I like to go places with friends and loved ones.                          

B

 

I like to high-five or hold hands with people who are special to me.

E

7

Visible symbols of love (gifts) are very important to me.

C

 

I feel loved when people affirm me.                            

A

8

I like to sit close to and get into deep conversation with people whom I enjoy being around.

E

 

I like to hear people telling me I am pretty, charming or handsome.

A

9

 I like to spend time with friends and loved ones.                         

B

 

 I like to receive little gifts from friends and loved ones.

C

10

Words of acceptance are important to me.                               

A

 

I know someone loves me when he or she helps me.

D

11

I like being together and doing things with friends and loved ones.                    

B

 

I like it when kind words are spoken to me.                          

A

12

What someone does affects me more than what he or she says.                     

D

 

Hugs make me feel connected and valued.

E

13

I value praise and try to avoid criticism.

A

 

Several small gifts mean more to me than one large gift.

C

14

I feel close to someone when we are talking or doing something together.

B

 

I feel closer to friends and loved ones when they touch me often. (e.g. give a high-five, pat on the shoulder or hold hands, etc.)                           

E

15

I like it when people compliment my achievements.                              

A

 

I know people love me when they do things for me that they don't enjoy doing.

D

16

I like to be touched as friends and loved ones walk by.

E

 

I like it when people listen to me and show genuine interest in what I am saying.           

B

17

I feel loved when friends and loved ones help me with jobs or projects.

D

 

I really enjoy receiving gifts from friends and loved ones.

C

18

I like it when people compliment my appearance.                              

A

 

I feel loved when people take time to understand my feelings.

B

19

I feel secure when a special person hugs me or holds my hands.

E

 

Acts of service make me feel loved.

D

20

I appreciate the many things that special people do for me.          

D

 

I like receiving gifts from people who are special to me.               

C

21

I really enjoy the feeling I get when someone pampers me (to be in someone's thoughts).         

B

 

I really enjoy the feeling I get when someone serves me (helping through action).   

D

22

I feel loved and treasured when a person celebrates my birthday with a gift.

C

 

I feel loved when a person celebrates my birthday with meaningful words.   

A

23

I know a person is thinking of me when he or she gives me a gift.

C

 

I feel loved when a person helps me with my household chores.   

D

24

I appreciate it when someone listens patiently and doesn't interrupt me.

B

 

I appreciate it when someone remembers special days with a gift.

C

25

I like knowing loved ones are concerned enough to help with my daily household tasks or buying bread, etc.

D

 

I enjoy going out and going on extended trips with someone who is special to me.

B

26

I like holding hands, hugging and patting on the shoulder with people whom I am close to.               

E

 

I enjoy receiving a gift given for no special reason.             

C

27

I like to be told that I am being appreciated.                           

A

 

I like people looking at me when we are talking.   

B

28

Gifts from a friend or loved one are always special to me.

C

 

I feel good when a friend or loved one touches me.

E

29

I feel loved when a person enthusiastically does some tasks I have requested.

D

 

I feel loved when I am told how much I am appreciated.

A

30

I need to be touched every daye.g. hugging when leaving each other or meeting up        

E

 

I need words of affirmation every daye.g. people express gratitude for my effort and hard work

A

TOTAL: A:_________     B:__________   C:_________     D:_________    E:________
            Words of Affirmation   Quality Time       Receiving Gifts    Acts of Service     Physical Touch

The priorities for your primary language are
1.____________________
2.____________________
3.____________________
4.____________________
5.____________________                      


Sources: (1) 《The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People》Authors: Gary Chapman and Paul White and  (2)《The Five Love Languages: Singles Edition》Author: Gary Chapman

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