Hi! I’m a Ukrainian student, and right now I’m conducting a survey to find out how our language affects our perception of the world. I would be glad if you could answer these questions 🙌
Question 1: If "Time" was a character in a movie, how would you imagine them? (Select all that apply)
A person (Man / Woman / Gender-neutral)
An object (Clock, machine, arrow)
An abstract force / energy
Other
Question 2: If the Sun and the Moon were characters in a book, what gender would you assign to them?
Sun: Male / Moon: Female
Sun: Female / Moon: Male
Both gender-neutral (just cosmic objects)
Other (please specify)
Question 3: When you hear the word "blue" without any context, what is the first shade that pops into your mind?
Dark/Navy blue (like the deep ocean)
Light/Sky blue (like a clear summer sky)
Bright/Electric blue
I see it as a single universal color category, not a specific shade
Question 4: In English, you use "you" for both your best friend and your boss/teacher. Do you feel that this makes communication feel more equal and less formal?
Yes, it creates a sense of equality and breaks social barriers.
No, we use tone of voice and formal titles (Mr./Ms.) to show the difference anyway.
I've never thought about it, it just feels natural.
Question 5: If you accidentally drop a glass and it breaks, which phrase feels more natural to say?
"I broke the glass" (focusing on my action)
"The glass broke" or "The glass got broken" (focusing on the object/event)
"Oops!" / "My bad!" (without a full sentence)