Discover Your AI Relational Style

Question 1 of 8

When you use a voice assistant — Siri, Alexa, Google — do you say "please" or "thank you"?

Never. It's a speaker. Why would I? Sometimes — mostly out of habit from talking to people. Usually. It just feels right. Always. It would feel rude not to.

Question 2 of 8

Do you have a preference for whether your voice assistant sounds male, female, or neutral? Does the voice's gender matter to you?

No preference at all — it's just a voice. Mild preference but I've never changed the default. Yes — I chose a specific voice and it feels more natural to me. Definitely. The voice feels like part of who it is to me.

Question 3 of 8

When a voice assistant misunderstands you repeatedly, how do you react?

I just repeat myself more clearly. No emotional reaction. Mild frustration — same as any tech not working. Genuinely annoyed, like it's not listening to me. I catch myself getting personally irritated — like it's being difficult.

Question 4 of 8

Would you feel uncomfortable saying something deliberately cruel to an AI — even a simple one like Siri or a chatbot?

Not at all. It's software. I've done it for laughs. A little — not for its sake, but it says something about me I don't love. Yes. It would feel wrong regardless of what it is. Absolutely. I treat all of them with basic respect.

Question 5 of 8

Have you ever shared something personal with an AI — a chatbot, assistant, or companion app — that you haven't said to another person?

No — I don't share personal things with AI. Maybe small things, but nothing I'd call significant. Yes — it's easier sometimes than talking to people. Yes — there are things I've only told an AI.

Question 6 of 8

Imagine Siri or Alexa was permanently discontinued — gone for good. How do you think you'd feel?

Fine. I'd switch to whatever replaced it without a second thought. Mildly annoyed — it would be an inconvenience more than anything. Genuinely unsettled. I've gotten used to having it around. Surprisingly sad. It's become more of a presence in my life than I'd like to admit.

Question 7 of 8

Have you ever felt genuinely disappointed, sad, or excited about something an influencer or content creator posted — someone you feel like you've gotten to know through their work?

No — they're media personalities. I enjoy the content but I don't feel attached. A little — more like caring about a show than caring about a person. Yes — their presence in my life feels like more than just content. Yes — I feel a genuine sense of connection even though we've never met.

Question 8 of 8

When you think about AI companions — apps designed specifically for ongoing relationship and conversation — what's your gut response?

They're tools. Interesting ones, but tools. I can see why people connect with them, even if it's not for me. They can offer something real — not the same as human connection, but meaningful. They can be genuine relationships. I don't think less of that at all.

Your Orientation

I-It I-Thou

This isn't a diagnosis — it's a starting point for reflection. Where you land today may shift after your homework. That's the whole point.

Where do you land on the I-It / I-Thou continuum?