Hongkonger’s reveal their dating do’s and don’ts

Since the pandemic started at the beginning of 2020 more people than ever have signed up for dating apps as a way to find the potential “one”. But what makes Hongkonger’s match? Dating app, Coffee Meets Bagel decided to look into the must-have qualities and deal-breakers for singles in the city. 

What makes them tick? 

Appearances are everything when it comes to online dating so it’s no surprise that physical appearances appear at the top of the list. Men are drawn to smiles, while women prefer tidy nails, and both love fresh breath and strong eyebrows. 

As a very work-dominated city, occupation plays a key role in attracting the opposite sex, with a quarter of Hong Kongers rejecting a potential date due to their occupation. So what are the sexiest jobs in town? Doctors, CEOs, bankers and lawyers take the top spots with women also preferring entrepreneurs, architects and engineers. Men on the other hand prefer non-profit workers and women with more creative jobs. 

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What gives them ick? 

One of the major turn-offs for residents was a whiny or loud voice followed closely by a lack of tidiness. For millennials, not being able to cook is an important factor along with gym selfies and texting too much. Older generations are less demanding simply valuing a partner who is low maintenance, interesting, and doesn’t get jealous. 

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While many people go looking for a partner with a list of demands, the survey found that 97 percent of HongKongers in relationships are with someone different from what they were searching for. The most important thing to do is be yourself and have fun, so maybe it’s time to ditch the list.