Which do you prefer to use for: A snack at a coffee-shop or convenience store, Lunch at a cafe or informal restaurant, Dinner at a formal restaurant, DVD rentals / Movie tickets, A newspaper or magazine, Clothing, Non-prescription medication

Over the course of the past month, was there ever a time when you did not have any paper money (bills, banknotes) with you and had to make a small purchase (less than $10) with your credit or debit card?

Why does spending money make you anxious? (I feel nickeled and dimed, I hate wasting money, I worry about my savings, I worry about overpaying, It doesn't)

What big ticket items do you agonize over before buying? (Gadgets, Vacation, Furniture/appliances, Car, House)

Includes: Consumer confidence, Assessment of economic outlook, Personal financial situation, When this recession ends and the economy normalizes, do you think we will have a lower standard of living than we used to have, Concern for job security.

% are spending much less, How much have changes during the recession in each of the following affected you (Very low interest rates, Sales and promotions to attract customers, Government stimulus spending, The fall in the stock market, Pension liability concerns, Declining housing values, Rising unemployment) [Financial Crisis 2008]

Since the economy started to go badly, how has that affected the activities in your life? More or less of: Watching movies at home, Spending time online, Reading, Spending time with family, Thinking about a career change, Shopping at big-box stores like Walmart /Superstore, Spending time online for entertainment, Looking for a new job, Working Do-it-yourself projects, Exercising, Spending romantic time with a spouse or partner, Spending time with friends, Buying environmentally friendly products [green consumers], Driving your car, Attending religious services, Playing sports, Talking or texting on your cell phone, Going on vacations inside Canada, Drinking alcohol, Giving to charity, Going out to the movies, Going on vacations outside Canada)

Behaviour and attitude changes (e.g. I am becoming more of a bargain shopper, I am more likely to buy no-name brands or generic brands.), What activities/purchases did you stop doing/buying since the recession started? (Restaurants, Going to movies, Concerts, Theatre, Coffee, Renovations or home improvement, Clothing/accessories, Sports/hobby, Cheaper/less groceries, Travel or vacation)

Compared to the last 12 months, do you expect that over the next year you will spend much less, somewhat less, about the same as now, somewhat more, or much more on: Going out to bars or clubs, Live professional sporting events, Consumer electronics, Travel, Furniture, Sports equip, Eating outside the home, Vacations, DVDs, Music, Lottery tickets, Wireless or cellular telephone services, Fitness, Beer, Wine, Liquor, Computers or computer equipment, Clothing for yourself.)

Businesses covered: Restaurant, Hardware store, Hair salon, Used-book store, Art gallery, Bed & Breakfast [B&B], Used-car dealership, Clothing boutique

Gym (fitness centre), Specialty pet-supply shop, Specialty kitchen shop, Gas Station, Café (Coffee shop), Bakery, Subway franchise (take out submarine sandwiches - subs), Florist, Home & Gift Boutique

% increase in afternoon snacking, morning snacking, breakfast, lunch and dinner occasions at restaurants (2001 vs. 2005)

Which of the following is CLOSEST to your idea of playful indulgence in the summertime? (Walking along the beach in bare feet, Leaving work early for an afternoon of fun, Eating a great big banana split, Enjoying a nice glass of Baileys over ice with friends), Which of the following would be your PREFERRED way to spend a playful evening with friends and family this summer? (Whoop it up at a backyard barbecue, Enjoy drinks on a patio, Have an elegant sit-down dinner at home, Step out to a nice restaurant,

In total, how often do you plan on getting together with friends and family this summer?, For which of the following will you bring your family and friends together this summer? (For casual gatherings over the course of the summer, For a Wedding/Anniversary or birthday celebration, For a family reunion, For a High School/University Reunion), Which of the following sounds MOST appealing for a sensuous evening with someone special? (Create an intimate evening picnic dinner for two, Head down to the beach for a night of cuddling and stargazing, Draw a luxurious bubble bath with candles and soft music, Send the roommates, kids and family members out for the night)