Scrolling through holiday snaps and videos (40 percent), reminiscing about their favourite memories (34 percent), and sharing holiday stories with those who weren’t there (28 percent), are the top three ways to try and hold onto the holiday glow. Spamming their social media with holiday pictures and memories is also a popular way to prolong […]
But while 34 percent feel they are letting themselves down, one in three (32 percent) worry more about disappointing others. And 34 percent feel their own thoughts have stopped them from achieving certain aims – including finding new work (40 percent), expressing their true feelings (38 percent), and achieving their health goals (35 percent). However, […]
A green 33 percent reuse their wrapping paper – but in order to get a second chance under the tree, the wrapping must be rip-free and tape-free, and clear of any crinkles or folds. And only 44 percent regularly consider whether the wrapping paper they are purchasing is recyclable. It also emerged half of those […]
One in five couldn’t get enough of keeping up with the rapid rotation of Prime Ministers, while 11 percent were shocked when former Health Secretary Matt Hancock entered the “I’m A Celebrity” jungle. And other news highlights have included Liz Truss’ premiership being outlasted by a lettuce (20 percent), and the UK coming second in […]
But 41 percent fear this will cause more family arguments – thanks to slow Wi-Fi, too many people hogging connections, and having to set everything up. This is of special concern for 45 percent of parents, who rely heavily on tech to keep their kids entertained. A spokesman for Vodafone, which commissioned the research, said: […]
But while two in five guests (41 percent) admitted they feel bad for hosts that are left out of the action – they still don’t offer to help. Of those taking on less than desirable chores, a quarter (25 percent) have even missed the delivery of some big family news, such as a pregnancy announcement. […]
And 18 percent find it difficult to get to grips with the online tasks they now have to do day-to-day. But six in ten think there is more pressure on older generations to adapt to using technology as they’ve been familiar with life without it, compared to the younger generations. As a result, almost half […]
In contrast, just 31 percent of White workers felt this way – a difference of 36 percent. And the pressure felt from loved ones appears to take its toll – especially on ethnic minorities – with it being detrimental to confidence (37 percent) and a sense of independence (40 percent). The research was commissioned by […]