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25/09/2014
The study, commissioned by AXA, looked at the little things that can either make – or break – a person's day.
When it comes to brightening up someone's day, 53% of the 2,000 respondents said good weather was the most likely thing to raise a smile, closely followed by getting something for free (48%) and an unexpected compliment (47%).
Receiving a hug from a loved one (44%), finding out good news about a loved one (36%), seeing a member of your family unexpectedly (36%) and receiving help from a stranger (29%) also made the list.
On the other end of the scale, however, are the things most likely to ruin a person's day. Topping the list, was having an argument with a friend or loved one (44%), while having a poor sleep at night (29%) and traffic (14%) also featured in the top five.
Comparing the findings between men and women, men are twice as likely to have their day ruined by a hangover (10%), but are less likely to be affected by a row with a loved one. 35% of men said an argument with a friend or loved one would ruin their day, compared to 52% of women.
Commenting on the findings, psychologist Donna Dawson said: "We might not be able to control the weather or how many freebies we get, but we can control the compliments that we give and the way we treat others. It only takes a minute's thoughtfulness to make someone else feel good, and to set them up for the day.
"The research reveals what has always been true about human nature: that we all need to feel loved and appreciated, and that harmony in all our relationships is more important to us than material things.
"A simple, truly-meant compliment can buoy us up; a back-handed compliment, which insults under the guise of pretending to flatter, reveals more about the giver's insecurity and jealousy than about us, and should be treated as such."
Chris Jones, AXA Head of Branch, added: "Our research shows it's often the unexpected little things that make our day – such as bumping into an old friend or finding some money down the sofa. And of course, some decent weather for a change."
(JP/CD)
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Arguing With A Loved One Ruins The Day – Survey
Having an argument with a loved one is enough to ruin someone's day, a new survey has revealed.The study, commissioned by AXA, looked at the little things that can either make – or break – a person's day.
When it comes to brightening up someone's day, 53% of the 2,000 respondents said good weather was the most likely thing to raise a smile, closely followed by getting something for free (48%) and an unexpected compliment (47%).
Receiving a hug from a loved one (44%), finding out good news about a loved one (36%), seeing a member of your family unexpectedly (36%) and receiving help from a stranger (29%) also made the list.
On the other end of the scale, however, are the things most likely to ruin a person's day. Topping the list, was having an argument with a friend or loved one (44%), while having a poor sleep at night (29%) and traffic (14%) also featured in the top five.
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Comparing the findings between men and women, men are twice as likely to have their day ruined by a hangover (10%), but are less likely to be affected by a row with a loved one. 35% of men said an argument with a friend or loved one would ruin their day, compared to 52% of women.
Commenting on the findings, psychologist Donna Dawson said: "We might not be able to control the weather or how many freebies we get, but we can control the compliments that we give and the way we treat others. It only takes a minute's thoughtfulness to make someone else feel good, and to set them up for the day.
"The research reveals what has always been true about human nature: that we all need to feel loved and appreciated, and that harmony in all our relationships is more important to us than material things.
"A simple, truly-meant compliment can buoy us up; a back-handed compliment, which insults under the guise of pretending to flatter, reveals more about the giver's insecurity and jealousy than about us, and should be treated as such."
Chris Jones, AXA Head of Branch, added: "Our research shows it's often the unexpected little things that make our day – such as bumping into an old friend or finding some money down the sofa. And of course, some decent weather for a change."
(JP/CD)
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