How to check if any items in a list is in another list

[GeeSeki]

What's the best/most efficient way to check if ANY of the items in 'char_gift_like' list is in the category list for 'gift_item1'?

For example: they both include "gaming" so therefore, the character will accept the gift.

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default gift_item1 = {
"id":"items_item1",
"name":"Item #1",
"description":"The first item.",
"category":["gaming","young","anime","music","blue","decor"],
"price":1500,}

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default char_gift_like = ["gaming","young","toy","food","street","comfy","white","pink","blue"]

[Tess]

I haven't tested this since I'm on my phone, but I think this'll work:

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If [category for category in char_gift_like if category in gift_item1["category"]]:
    #They like your gift! :)
else:
    #They think it's ok...

Empty lists will be read as False in if statements, so you can just check it directly.

[GeeSeki]

I haven't tested this since I'm on my phone, but I think this'll work:

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If [category for category in char_gift_like if category in gift_item1["category"]]:
    #They like your gift! :)
else:
    #They think it's ok...

Empty lists will be read as False in if statements, so you can just check it directly.

Thanks! That worked