You are expecting a baby? So great, congratulations!

Well, do you like a boy or a girl? This is what I heard a few days ago. The question is raised by a Chinese lady. But I have to say it is not to the point. Of course, all of us like babies, boys or girls.

If we proceed the conversation in the following way, it would sound more natural. Is it a boy or a girl? Do you have any preference? Or do you want a boy or a girl?

In any case, "do you like a boy or a girl" is a correct English sentence, but it is a poor question in our context.