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In-flight drama: Where Americans sit on airline etiquette
At least 80% Americans agree that it's unacceptable for airline passengers to let their children play in the aisle, to get drunk, to leave their seat during turbulence, and to watch a movie or show without headphones
6 months ago - Article
Unpacking guest behavior: What do Americans think is acceptable at hotels?
Among the most unacceptable hotel guest behaviors — out of 25 asked about — are taking home things from the room, including decorative items, coat hangers, towels, and bibles.
6 months ago - Article
How do Americans feel about walking, driving, and other ways they get around?
Driving is the form of transportation most commonly used at least weekly by Americans (65%), followed by walking (44%) and riding as a passenger in a car (35%).
10 months ago - Article
Adults under 30 are more likely than older Americans to have a current U.S. passport
Luckily, very few (4%) Americans say they have ever had to cancel travel plans because of passport delays. And only 7% have ever lost their passport, though 11% of 18- to 44-year-olds who have ever had a passport have done so.
over 1 year ago - Article
You can ride your skateboard on the sidewalk, but keep your bike on the street, say Americans
A recent YouGov poll asked Americans about various modes of transportation and whether they believe each one should be ridden on the sidewalk or in the street when used in urban areas.
over 1 year ago - Article
Americans have a less favorable view of walking than driving
Out of 12 countries, Americans are least likely to have a favorable view of walking, train, metro and bus travel
over 1 year ago - Article
If money were no object, 12% of Americans say they'd want to take a submarine to the ocean floor
Few Americans seem willing to take a risk such as the one taken by the five people who died in the Titan did, or to do several other risky activities. About one-quarter (28%) definitely or probably would be willing to skydive, even if money were no object, and even smaller shares would take a rocket into space (25%) or climb Mt. Everest (17%).
over 1 year ago - Article
How safe do U.S. adults believe public transportation in cities is from crime?
Half of people who live in cities say they use public transportation at least monthly, compared to 29% of U.S. adults overall.
almost 2 years ago - Article
The best national parks to visit in the United States, according to Americans who have visited them
Among people who have visited them, the national parks most likely to be strongly recommended are the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
almost 2 years ago - Article
Americans hold the National Park Service in high esteem
The National Park Service receives significantly higher net ratings than most other government agencies polled within the past year — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and others.
almost 2 years ago - Article
The best places to visit in the United States, according to Americans who have visited them
The most strongly recommended place to visit is the Pearl Harbor National Memorial / USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii.
almost 2 years ago - Article
Would Santa be a Democrat, Republican, or Independent? Here’s what Americans think
More than half (54%) of Democrats think Santa would support Democrats, 50% of Independents think he’d back Independents, and 50% of Republicans think he'd lean Republican.
almost 2 years ago - Article
Which states have Americans visited, and which are their favorites?
While one in 10 Americans (11%) say they've never left the state they live in, fewer than 2% say they've visited at least 50 of the 51 states and D.C.
about 2 years ago - Article
Limits on Gasoline Cars | YouGov Poll: September 7 - 11, 2022
Results, interactive data, and methodology on American opinion on limits on gasoline cars, from a September 7 - 11, 2022 YouGov survey.
about 2 years ago - Article
Drawing the Midwest map: What states do Americans think belong in the region?
The poll asked Americans to say whether certain states are entirely, partially, or not at all a part of the Midwest.
over 2 years ago - Article
The Midwest Map | YouGov Poll: June 16 - 20, 2022
Results, interactive data, and methodology on American opinion on the region of the Midwest, from June 16 - 20, 2022 YouGov survey.
over 2 years ago - Article
US and Britain- Who's more sensitive and worried?
Compared to US consumers, Britons are more likely to consider themselves ‘too sensitive’ and tend to worry more.
over 2 years ago - Article
Is high density worse for the environment, traffic, and crime? Most Americans think so
In a recent poll, YouGov asked Americans to weigh in on the pros and cons of high-density living. The results show that most Americans, including most of those who live in cities, believe that high density is not only worse for the environment, but also a driver of traffic congestion and crime.
over 2 years ago - Article
Americans want to return to normal, but many still avoid some pre-pandemic activities
Most Americans are optimistic about the end of the pandemic – but some are taking only tentative steps toward returning to normal.
over 2 years ago - Article
Airport security: Despite the inconvenience, most Americans say it's effective
Less than a third of people (31%) approve of paid programs that allow for expedited security screening and less than half (40%) say that such programs are fair.
almost 3 years ago