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Many Americans think holiday celebrations start too early and that expectations are too high
Many Americans say that around the holidays, they feel stress or anxiety related to spending money, missing loved ones, crowds, and traffic.
1 day ago - Article
Holiday etiquette: How Americans handle gifts, gatherings, and greetings
While Americans agree on certain holiday etiquette rules — for instance, taking off the price tag before giving a gift, or not showing up to gatherings uninvited — other behaviors are far more divisive.
1 day ago - Article
What are Americans’ New Year’s resolutions for 2025?
While most Americans aren’t making New Year’s resolutions, many of those who are making them are looking to make changes to their financial habits and their physical health.
8 days ago - Article
One-third of adults under 30 say they are likely to get into an argument about politics on Thanksgiving
Democrats (23%) are slightly more likely than Republicans (18%) to say it’s likely they’ll get into an argument about politics during their Thanksgiving celebration.
26 days ago - Article
Poll: What Americans plan to eat for Thanksgiving
Most Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with some turkey this year, and few of them are expecting political arguments to disrupt the big meal
about 1 month ago - Article
Few Americans regularly use social-justice terms such as antiracism and toxic masculinity
While majorities of Americans are familiar with most of the terms asked about, very few say they use them regularly, including Democrats and Republicans — though more Democrats do.
about 1 month ago - Article
Americans say they have more in common with people who share their political party than their gender, religion, or race
33% of Americans say they share a lot of common interests and concerns with people of their own gender, but the majority (56%) say gender is not really relevant.
about 2 months ago - Article
Women and politics: What Americans think about the 2024 election and how views have changed
Twice as many Americans say that Harris being elected president would be good for women than say Trump being elected would.
about 2 months ago - Article
Social issues: What 2024 voters want and which candidate they trust
Harris' supporters are far more likely than Trump's to emphasize social issues — both overall and, in particular, abortion and birth control access.
about 2 months ago - Article
What do Americans plan to dress up as for Halloween in 2024?
Among the people who already have a Halloween costume picked out, more say their costume is store-bought than homemade.
about 2 months ago - Article
Half of self-described people-pleasers think being this way makes life harder
Among self-identified people-pleasers, 32% believe they were socialized by others to be this way and 52% think it comes naturally to them.
2 months ago - Article
Trump holds a big lead among Americans who view themselves as ‘completely masculine’
Donald Trump leads among Americans who say they view themselves as completely masculine (57% vs. 36%). Kamala Harris leads among those who consider themselves mostly feminine, as well as those who say they are either slightly masculine or slightly feminine.
2 months ago - Article
Has Leif Erikson come out of Christopher Columbus' shadow?
While far more Americans know Columbus than know Erikson, what opinion there is of Erikson is overwhelmingly positive.
2 months ago - Article
Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day divide Americans
About half of Americans have a somewhat or very favorable opinion of Christopher Columbus — 52% view him favorably and 32% view him unfavorably.
2 months ago - Article
More Americans support federal observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day than of Columbus Day
Many Americans approve of celebrating such a day and of its federal observance, but fewer approve of its place on the calendar.
2 months ago - Article
Did you hear? Majorities of Americans think gossiping is bad for society, harmful, and mean-spirited
A YouGov survey found that majorities of Americans think gossip is bad for society, harmful, and mean-spirited. But at least one-fifth of adults really enjoy gossip.
3 months ago - Article
Here's where Americans worry about natural disasters
Nearly three in four Americans say they live in an area where hurricanes, tornadoes, or earthquakes are major or minor problems. 26% say they live in an area where one of the three are major problems.
4 months ago - Article
Should U.S. transit systems designate women-only cars?
43% of Americans — including 38% of men and 48% of women — support trains and subway systems reserving a car for women only.
5 months ago - Article
What’s up with Gen Z’s socks?
Although ankle socks are a popular choice across all age groups, the youngest and oldest American adults are much more likely to favor taller sock styles.
5 months ago - Article
Who answers the door anymore?
If someone knocks at the door when they aren’t expecting any visitors, 5% of Americans say excitement best describes their reaction. 34% say it's curiosity while 25% are annoyed.
5 months ago