Food compatibility is an important indicator of dating | Photo courtesy of SR Raghunathan
Navigating the world of online dating isn’t easy. It’s hard to find the right match based on a few photos and a short bio. Users want deeper connections. Recognizing this need, dating apps are introducing features that allow individuals to highlight their interests and lifestyle. And now the top candidates want to know if someone is compatible with you? their eating habits.
Can food compatibility be an indicator of a new date?
Ria (name changed) is a 19-year-old from New Delhi who uses popular dating apps Bumble and Hinge. “Food has been an important part of my social life,” claims the young university student. “Being with someone who is open to exploring new cuisines and cuisines can be a common ground that we can easily connect with.” From someone’s eating habits, you can learn more about them. You’ll find out a lot. For example, whether you are adventurous or not. Are they health conscious? Therefore, these guidelines will help you choose a date.
Indian food preferences also play a big role. Veganism can be a political and caste-based issue, and users are aware of this. A 19-year-old Noida-based woman says, “I have never been a part of a school. I usually align with agnostics, atheists, and people who are liberal or left-wing in ideology, and I find that there is more tolerance among those groups. ”
68% of users say food choices are a priority when making dating decisions
What does the data show?
Data shared by Indian dating apps reveals that food is an important category. Tinder users can add up to five “interests” to their profile. Popular food-related interests among Indian users are Maggi, sushi, biryani, street food, vegan food, baking, and Korean food.
In a survey conducted by One Poll for the app, 94% of young Indian singles agreed that it is important to match your interest in food and restaurants with your date. (The survey was conducted among 1,000 Indians aged 18-25 across India between March and April 2022). According to their internal data, Tinder’s female users consider being vegan to be one of the most attractive interests for potential matches.
Bumble, another market leader in dating apps, conducted an internal survey in which 73% of Indian singles believe that food is one of the best ways to bond on a date. I made it clear that. 68% agreed with the statement, “I would rather choose ‘adventurous’ food options over ‘safe’ ones on a first date.” 68% also agreed that “food choices are a priority when making dating decisions.”
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The most popular date idea for Indians is to go restaurant or pub hopping. Dating app Happn has a feature called CrushPoints that allows users to go to the same location and meet singles of their choice. In most cities in India, the top 10 places are restaurants or bars.
For example, in Bangalore, Bob’s Bar, Cafe Coffee Day and 1522 The Pub are on the list. In Mumbai, Colaba Social and Pizza by the Bay topped the charts. While in Delhi, establishments like Hauz Khas Social, Cafe Delhi Heights and Lord of the Drinks were on my list.
On the other hand, some users are not influenced by their partner’s food preferences. Aditi, a 21-year-old from Bangalore, said: As long as I can find intersecting hobbies and interests when it comes to places to visit, I’m fine. You can be my chai sutta vada pav! I think if you have similar but different tastes in moderation, you’ll have the best date. There is enough common ground to unite and enough diversity to explore new territory. ”
India’s food preferences have a greater impact on caste and politics
Kunal, 30, from Mumbai, says, “I tend to swipe right based on looks and personality, and everything else comes second.I’m not picky at all, so I’m happy to accommodate allergies and preferences. However, I draw the line at being rude to the wait staff. Although it’s not strictly a “date and meal” category, I had a bad experience that made me want to be careful about my manners. It may happen.”
So, there may be individual differences, but it’s like this Samosa It’s the easiest way to find your soulmate.
With information from Gaurika Mehrotra
issued – October 16, 2024 12:47 PM IST
