"What do you like?" means "personality" or "taste"?

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I confused with two question as belows:

  1. What is our new manager like?
  • He likes football — I choose
  • He is very strict — Correct answer
  • She enjoys opera
  1. What does Mrs.McDonnel like?
  • She’s tall and rather slender
  • Oh, she loves to sing karaoke — Correct answer
  • She’s hard working and honest — I choose

“What do you like?” means “personality” or “taste”?
Please help me to explain those. Thanks :slight_smile:

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You have the wrong idea.

  1. What does our new manager like? is asking about his taste in things, hobbies, etc. - He likes football
    but
    What is our new manager like? is asking about his personality, appearance, attitude, etc, - He is very strict.

  2. What does Mrs McDonnel like? (her taste in things, hobbies, etc) - she likes karaoke.
    but
    What is Mrs McDonnel like? (personality, appearance, etc.) - she is hardworking / she is tall.

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“What do you like” implies the “taste” or “favorite thing”. It does not implies personality.