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Where Americans Draw The Line: New Survey Reveals Unacceptable Behaviors
It’s no secret many Americans think public behavior has slipped. But when it comes to drawing the line between what’s fine and what’s foul, a national survey shows some clear boundaries. The Pew Research Center study asked US adults about eight common situations people encounter in public, from smoking to swearing to snapping photos. The results highlight which behaviors most people consider off-limits and how views vary across age and income groups. At the top of the list, 77 percent of adults said it’s rarely or never acceptable to smoke around others, while 74 percent said the sam…
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What Time Do Americans Fall Asleep On Average? New Study Reveals Answer
Most people think they know their bedtime, but this study clocks it down to the minute. What time does the average American actually fall asleep? According to a new national survey, it’s precisely 11:18 p.m. The study, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Avocado Green Mattress, polled 2,000 adults about their nightly wind-down routines and sleep struggles. It found that most people begin getting ready for bed around 10:15 p.m. They spend about 21 minutes brushing their teeth, flipping off lights, and setting alarms, and are under the covers by 10:36 p.m. But falling asleep tak…
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Americans Dread This Part Of Vacation Most, Survey Reveals
For many Americans, the best part of vacation might come before the bags are even packed. New research finds that two-thirds of travelers say the anticipation of a trip is just as satisfying, or even better, than the getaway itself. While most say nothing tops being at the destination, 28 percent say planning the trip is the most enjoyable stage. The worst? Coming home. A full 78 percent say the journey back is the lowest point of the experience. That emotional crash has a name — “post-vacation funk” — and for some, it hits before the trip even ends. About one in 10 feel it c…
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Here's Phone Battery Percentage Panic Point For Most Americans: What's Yours?
How low can you go before the panic sets in? That uneasy feeling when your phone battery starts to dip might come sooner than you think. Thirty-eight percent is the average “panic percentage” for Americans when it comes to smartphone battery life, according to a new survey by Talker Research. That means most people start to feel anxious about their dwindling charge when more than a third of it is still left. The study, which polled 2,000 US adults, found that this worry threshold hits well before the phone battery icon even turns red — a visual warning triggered when the charge drop…
