Yes . But I wouldn’t if it was a hot day and I was out all day.

No its not recommended. Its a food poisoning risk. Use microwave on defrost setting if you cant use fridge

Yes. And if I’m worried it will defrost before I can put it in the fridge I put a big ice brick underneath and on top so it defrosts more slowly

In summer I try to remember to put it in the fridge the night before. If I leave it on the kitchen bench it can defrost in a couple of hours max. So if it sat out all day that would be too long at room temperature to be safe.

I cut up chicken fillets into long pieces & wrap singly in glad wrap, and freeze. That way, I can cut it from straight out of the freezer.

Yes do it all the time haven't been sick or died yet. Just don't do it when it when it's crazy hot.

I'm not organised enough to put out something to defrost (so I use the microwave) but my mum always defrosts on the bench/sink and there's never been an issue.

I defrost meat in a sink of hot water.

Yes, I always defrost stuff in the sink - if it's on the bench the blood might run out everywhere.
I always get meat out in the morning and its defrosted when i get home from work then pop in it the fridge until cooking time

Sometimes I do. Place it in a sealed container and leave it in the microwave. If I am organised and know what I might cook a day or two in advance I’ll will defrost in the fridge.