You're also allowed to say something about your sexual preferences if you want to be specific.

Just as you would with other guests, ask the person about his or her preferences.

We won't know about Sean and his preferences for a while yet.

It can also contain information about you or your preferences.

And, it should be said, he makes no bones about his own political preference.

That one had a little confusion about his sexual preference.

Pretty soon there won't be any question about our preferences in the matter.

Encourage children to talk about their preference for a particular toy.

Ross Perot's campaign did not return phone calls asking about his preference.

But the local Catholic hierarchy has left no doubt about its preference.