When you think of states with the most polite populations, which ones come to mind first? Online language learning marketplace Preply set out to discover whether stereotypes like southern hospitality and rude New Yorkers hold any truth. Preply conducted their study by surveying Americans in all 50 states, asking them questions to gauge how important…
Approximately 195 of every 100,000 Americans are in rehabilitation centers for substance abuse. However, the exact rate varies significantly among some states. The Freedom Center ran a study to determine the states with the greatest and fewest number of substance abuse patients. Extracting data from the National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),…
Tipping used to be a feel-good gesture. But in 2024, many Americans feel pressured to tip in situations where it was previously unnecessary, and in amounts that are hard to swallow. According to USA TODAY, the average tip Americans leave across the country is 18%. Nevertheless, residents in several states unapologetically leave well below that….
Feeling happy is a core part of human desire. No matter how many people say that happiness comes from within, some environments are undoubtedly more conducive to a happier life than others. Studies show that happiness is derived from two main factors: Endogenic, which is biological and cognitive, and exogenic, which is behavioral, economic, and…
Stephanie Tanner’s iconic “How rude!” line from the 1987 sitcom Full House is a phrase that some Americans use more than they’d like to. According to data by Zippia, while some states are brimming with kindness, others could definitely use a crash course in basic manners. Zippia analyzed data from the following four categories to…
Competitive eating has been around for a while, with the first recording of Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest being held in 1972. Since then, people around the world have set records for eating copious amounts of food in short time frames. Among the most impressive speed eaters are those who eat unfathomable amounts of…
With 195 countries in the world, we’re all bound to have some favorites. From stunning natural landscapes to a comfortable lifestyle, a survey conducted by YouGov showed the countries people view as the most favorable. To determine which countries people like the most, YouGov used data from their tracking surveys. Fifteen hundred panelists participated in…
There, we said it: Some Americans could use a refresher on social interaction and basic etiquette. Combining experience and science, Mindfully American put together this list of social rules that aren’t usually spoken about but are expected of us. 1: Setting Boundaries Having ample personal space is a thing in the US; most Americans don’t…
Some things are just so American. The irony, though, is that so many Americans are clueless about them. During my over a decade of traveling and living abroad, I’ve learned a lot about not only other cultures but also my own. These are some of the things that are classically American. How many of them…
Even though inflation is easing, many Americans still feel the financial squeeze. Yet, there are six international cities where the cost of living index surpasses that of any city in the United States. To determine the top 30 cities with the highest cost of living indexes, crowdsourcing database Numbeo compared the cost of living in…
