What's Your Flavor? What Ice Cream Says About You

Remember when personality tests were based on a handful of weird black ink stains? Well, they’re a lot more fun nowadays. American neurologist Allan R. Hirsch, director of the Smell & Taste Research and Treatment Foundation, has spent nearly two decades studying the connection between the food we eat and our psyches – linking taste and smell preferences to our daily behaviors and choices. The doctor's studies have been published in many books such as What’s Your Food Sign?, Life’s a Smelling Success and What Flavor is Your Personality? The last one includes many tests and since the weather is glorious, we’ve chosen the most refreshing of them all, the ice cream personality test. What’s your favorite flavor? Apparently, it might be more revealing than you'd like.

Vanilla 香草
It’s easy to think of vanilla as boring and plain, but apparently those who like this flavor are nothing of the sort. Rejoice, vanilla lovers: You’re described as risk-takers, impulsive and outgoing people who enjoy adventures and deeply love your families. May we suggest that you take a big risk, and sprinkle some colorful candies on your all-white ice cream cone.

Curious about which brand does the best vanilla ice cream? Have a look to the Beijinger October 2011 issue where we did our “Taste Test” of local vanilla ice creams.

Chocolate 巧克力
It’s all about creativity and attention here. Extroverted and seductive, you love being in the limelight, but you don’t like to stay with the same thing for too long. You’re as charming as you’re easily bored, always trying to find something exciting to follow. In the rush, try not to spill chocolate all over your very fashionable clothes.

Take a walk on the dark side and try Awfully Chocolate dark chocolate ice cream.

Strawberry 草莓
We should have guessed it from the blushing color. Shy, introverted and self-critical, it’s easy for you to fall into periods of low self-esteem and self-deprecation. That’s not to say that you can’t raise your voice when having a different opinion – just try not to feel so guilty about that big scoop of ice cream. Perfection is not everything.

If you’ve got the urge to eat some, Deliziefollie is the right place to go.

Butter pecan 奶油坚果
Take it easy, you pecan pickers! Aggressive and super-competitive in sports, you don’t allow others to mess up your orderly world. You’re an unshakable conservative with a big, compassionate heart. Loyalty is what characterizes you both at work and in personal relationships, so there’s no chance you’ll ever abandon this rich and nutty flavor.

You can find it in all its richness at the Baskin-Robbins next to the Friendship Store on Jianguomenwai Dajie, in Sanlitun's 3.3 Mall and at the Lido hotel.

Chocolate chip 碎花巧克力
It seems that an unconditional love for chocolate chip is not the only thing that runs through your veins. Charming, ambitious and generous, you’re the undisputed leader in every situation. Despite your countless achievements, you’re also modest, always playing the “it-was-just-good-luck” card. Go on and conquer that massive ice cream cup – we know you can’t stand to be defeated.

Want some? You can easily get it made at any Cold Stone Creamery shop in town.

Banana 香蕉
Some of the sunny and warm atmosphere of the tropics must have been transferred to you through this fruity flavor. Easygoing, honest and kindhearted, you’re the one who always listens and gives the best advice. However, we recommend that you refrain from offering banana ice cream every time you’re comforting someone – or else you’ll quickly go broke.

Banana ice cream popsicles are available at most convenience stores.

If your favorite flavor is not listed, you might want to read more here.

Photos: bjpinker.com, beyondsustenance.com and moliubing.com