ASR Staff Engagement February 19 Survey

This week’s ASR Engagement Survey asks about pets. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences.

Most respondents aced our Valentine’s Day themed quiz. Many were right that it takes about 400 cocoa beans to make a pound of chocolate (47.8%). In addition, 60.9% of respondents were correct that the heart beats around 100,000 times per day. Finally, California and Pennsylvania are home to the most chocolate makers in the US (82.6%). Thanks all for your continued participation! It is very much appreciated.

February 5 survey results

According to the National Confectioners Association, how many cocoa beans does it take to make a pound of chocolate?

• 50 (4.3%)
• 200 (4.3%)
• 400 (47.8%)—Correct answer
• 1,000 (43.5%)

On average, how many times does the heart beat per day?

• 25,000 (13%)
• 100,000 (60.9%)—Correct answer
• 500,000 (13%)
• 1,000,000 (13%)

According to the U.S. Census, which two states are home to the most chocolate makers?

• California and Minnesota (4.3%)
• California and Pennsylvania (82.6%)—Correct answer
• California and Colorado (8.7%)
• Pennsylvania and Colorado (4.3%)

ASR Staff Engagement February 5 Survey

This week’s ASR Engagement Survey is a Valentine’s Day-themed quiz. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences.

According to the last survey, most respondents have a vacation planned for this year (73.1%). When asked which new language you would choose to learn this year, most said Spanish (42.3%), followed by Italian (11.5%) and French, Mandarin Chinese, and German (7.7% each).

Finally, we asked what you are looking forward to in 2026. We received many varied responses, including trips both within and outside the country, weddings, time spent with family, and more. Thanks all for your continued participation! It is very much appreciated.

January 22 survey results

Do you have a vacation planned for this year?

• Yes (73.1%)
• No (26.9%)

You are tasked with learning a new language this year. Which language would you choose?

• Spanish (42.3%)
• Italian (11.5%)
• French (7.7%)
• Mandarin Chinese (7.7%)
• German (7.7%)
• Japanese (3.8%)
• Norwegian (3.8%)
• Vietnamese (3.8%)

What's one thing you are looking forward to in 2026?

• Visiting MN State Parks and historical sites with our kids
• A lot of new book releases!
• Peace
• Trip to Iceland!
• Becoming an aunt!
• Trip to Chicago
• My best friend's wedding!
• Seeing Lady Gaga in concert!