Interactive quiz: Are you really being matipid?

1) How do you go about using electricity at home?

A. Natural light in the day time and when we need to turn on the air-conditioning and lights, the family shares rooms to minimize expenses

B. Changed all the bulbs in my house to energy-saving lights and appliances. Expensive at first but at least I don’t get a mini heart attack every time the bill comes around.

C. I try to turn everything off or unplug things when I can, but I'm not very consistent. I’ll leave an unnecessary light or fan on in the other room by accident every now and then.

D. It’s too hot in Manila. I need my air-conditioning on all day, everyday. Lights? It’s like Christmas year-round.

2) When it comes to gadgets, what are your must-haves?

A. Just one tablet or phone where I can do everything - email, music, photos, games and more. I’ll pick something pricey but sturdy and of good quality.

B. I’m constantly upgrading to the latest smartphone or tablet. Got to keep up with the best technology even if that means changing phones more times than I change my bedsheets.

C. I need to keep everything compartmentalized. Music in one, email and work-related documents in my laptop, calls, texts, apps and games in my phone.

D. One gadget for work and one for play and I'm set.

3) When you manage your time for work or errands, how do you go about it?

A. I’m a big multi-tasker and jump from one thing to another. Can’t focus on one task too long.

B. I make a to-do list and prioritize what needs to get done first and when. One thing at a time and then next.

C. I’m not really much of a planner. I like to do things on my own time and when I feel like it even if it mean being less productive.

D. PROcrastinate. I like to leave things to the last minute even if it means missing a deadline or two.

4) When you go grocery-shopping what do you usually buy?

A. Grocery-shopping is my favorite kind of shopping. I can spend hours there and really rack up a bill.

B. Sachet all the way! I can’t get enough of them – from my laundry detergent to dishwashing liquid, shampoo, soap, and even cooking oil. It’s the cheapest and I can really save money.

C. I make a list and buy only what is on it, even if it means multiple trips to different supermarkets.

D. I buy things in bulk. They may seem expensive at first but they go a long way and save me time and money in the long run.

5) If you unexpectedly come across P100,000 what is your first impulse?

A. Pay off all my bills and debts.

B. Spend it all on a shopping spree and buy some of those designer goods I’ve been eyeing.

C. Book the next plane ticket out to an exotic beach location.

D. Invest or save half for a rainy day and treat myself with the rest.

6) When you dine out with friends, what do you usually do?

A. KKB is the most effective way, especially if we do this regularly.

B. We host dinners at each other’s homes. Why eat out if we can cook better (it ends up cheaper in the long run anyway)?

C. We split the bill 50-50 even if I don’t always eat my share’s worth.

D. We take turns footing the bill.

7) What practices do you do to save money?

A. I plan my monthly expenses in advance.

B. I buy in bulk. It always goes the longest way.

C. Use less of the things that are not necessities.

D. I compare prices and buy the cheapest option