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 | Poll: Do you translate differently depending on whether you are paid based on the source or target text? ( 1... 2) | 24
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| Poll: How far do you generally read a text before you start translating it? ( 1... 2) | 20
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| Poll: Do you think that rates are becoming a tougher issue than they were in the past? ( 1... 2) | 23
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| Poll: What do you do if you know your translation is to be proofread by a competent colleague? | 11
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| Poll: Do you ever translate in a language pair that you do not advertise your services in? ( 1... 2) | 17
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| Poll: In cases of quality disputes, have you ever been hired as a third party for quality assessment? | 10
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| Poll: How long do you keep your clients' translations after delivery? ( 1, 2... 3) | 30
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| Poll: How many Internet browser windows/tabs do you have open while working? ( 1... 2) | 19
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| Poll: As a freelance translator, have you ever submitted your CV in Europass format? ( 1... 2) | 19
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| Poll: In general, I see project managers as: | 14
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| Poll: Which item would you give to a translation time capsule? ( 1... 2) | 16
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| Poll: A client sends you negative feedback. You... ( 1... 2) | 23
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| Poll: As a freelancer, do you ever suffer from 'cabin fever'? | 11
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| Poll: Do you charge extra for accepting an urgent job on the weekend? | 10
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| Poll: Which resource do you consult first when you encounter a difficult term? | 13
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| Poll: How many words should one translate in a domain to consider him/herself a specialist? ( 1... 2) | 20
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| Poll: Have you ever been victim of a scam? ( 1... 2) | 16
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| Poll: Do you feel threatened by machine translation? ( 1... 2) | 19
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| Poll: Are you always sure about your income for the upcoming month? ( 1... 2) | 15
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| Poll: Do you use a tablet for your translation work? ( 1... 2) | 19
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| Poll: Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality of your translations? | 11
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| Poll: Do you get copyright royalties for translation jobs you've done? ( 1... 2) | 17
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| Poll: Do you have a certificate of proficiency in your source language(s)? ( 1... 2) | 18
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| Poll: Do you do translations for free for friends and family? | 12
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| Poll: In an average month, do you receive more work from current clients or new clients? | 11
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| Poll: How often are you asked to submit a sample translation before starting work with a potential client? | 13
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| Poll: How many translation-related books do you own? | 13
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| Poll: My most trusted business relationship is with... ( 1... 2) | 17
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| Poll: What do you think is the most influential item in your ProZ.com profile for potential clients? ( 1... 2) | 16
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| Poll: Do you use Facebook to promote your translation business? ( 1, 2... 3) | 30
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| Poll: Which sign-off do you usually use when communicating with clients? ( 1... 2) | 24
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| Poll: Are you a member of any professional associations for translators and/or interpreters? ( 1... 2) | 22
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| Poll: Do you usually attend in person events or conferences? | 14
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| Poll: Do you prefer to work for foreign or domestic clients? ( 1... 2) | 17
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| Poll: Do you name well-known end customers you've indirectly worked for in your profile, CV, etc.? ( 1, 2... 3) | 36
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| Poll: Do you suffer from any health conditions as a result of your work as a translator/interpreter? | 8
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| Poll: Do you see your work more as reproducing the source text or as creating a new text? | 12
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| Poll: Have you ever rejected a project for ethical or moral reasons? ( 1... 2) | 19
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| Poll: How often do you update your CV/resumé? | 14
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| Poll: Have any of your clients ever specifically asked you not to use CAT tools? ( 1... 2) | 18
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| Poll: What style do you like to use when translating? ( 1... 2) | 15
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| Poll: Have you ever been 'reprimanded' by a PM or client? ( 1... 2) | 18
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| Poll: On average, how long does it take to get your invoices paid? | 7
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| Poll: Have you ever proofread a translation that was apparently done without serious effort? | 13
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| Poll: Do you actively market your services as a translator/interpreter? | 11
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| Poll: At what age did you decide to become a freelance translator/interpreter? ( 1... 2) | 21
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| Poll: After how many years do you usually replace your computer? ( 1... 2) | 19
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| Poll: Are you often interrupted during working hours? ( 1... 2) | 16
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| Poll: In general, do you enjoy proofreading assignments? ( 1... 2) | 17
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| Poll: When you are assigned with a proofreading task, how many times do you check the translation? | 13
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