In other words, she's asking because she probably wants to know what you look for, and she's interested in you since she's asking, and there's a strong possibility she'll attempt to play up those aspects of her personality from there. Type is also useful in helping her decide which qualities to focus on when trying to make herself more attractive. The term "type" refers to the way inists of looking at people and describing them based on physical appearance and behavior traits. It's been popularized by writer Elizabeth Gilbert in her book Eat Pray Love, but it was used extensively before that too. Gilbert argues that we all have several types, and that it's important to find someone who matches your major type because it makes life easier and more fun. For example, if you're one of those people who is always trying to please others then you should probably try to find a partner who is not only willing but also requires little or no attention from you.