By NEWSWALLA Reporter Published: 17:17 EDT, 24 September 2024 | Updated: 17:45 EDT, 24 September 2024
Two thirds of us consider ourselves a risk taker, for taking chances on the tiniest things.According to a new survey, life’s top little risks include eating something past its sell by date, leaving the house with low phone battery, and not taking an umbrella out on a grey day.The study, of 2,000 adults, also saw turning up at a restaurant without booking first, crossing the road on a red man and driving through an amber light appear in the top 30 list of risks taken every day.Running from the shower to another room to grab a towel, having a cup of coffee before bed and putting the washing out on the line without checking the weather also featured.A spokesperson for the http://Lottoland.co.uk casino, which commissioned the research via OnePoll, said: ‘We’re a nation of tiny risk-takers. According to a new survey, Brits’ top risks include having a cup of coffee before bed (stock image above) Eating something past its sell by date also appeared in the top 30 list of risks taken every day according to a study of 2,000 adults A spokesperson for the http://Lottoland.co.uk casino, which commissioned the research via OnePoll, said: ‘We’re a nation of tiny risk-takers’ (stock photo)’Sometimes the chances we take can pay off – like turning up at a fancy restaurant with no booking, or trying your luck at a card game.’But others, like going out without your bank cards or driving without petrol in the tank, are probably best avoided.’We like to say what’s life without taking a chance every now and again? As long as you’re safe and savvy, adding a dash of harmless risk to your day can make the little wins feel like big ones.’The research found 65 per cent consider themselves to be a risk-taker in their daily life.It also emerged Saturday is the most common day to take a chance.And 20 per cent are most likely to take risks regarding their social life – while only six per cent would take a chance when it comes to their job. Brits’ most common ‘tiny risks’ Eating something past its sell-by date – 55 per centLeaving the house with your phone on less than 50 per cent battery – 50 per centLeaving the house without an umbrella/coat on a changeable day – 50 per centTurning up at a restaurant without booking first – 49 per centCrossing the road when the red man was showing – 45 per centNot bothering to use suntan lotion – 42 per centNot picking up a basket when you go to the supermarket – 43 per centGoing through an amber traffic light – 42 per centLaughing along when you couldn’t quite hear what someone has said – 42 per centLeaving the house without your phone – 42 per centOrdering something other than ‘your usual’ when eating in a restaurant – 41 per centRunning from the shower to another room to get your towel – 38 per centLeaving windows open in your house when not there – 38 per centNot closing the curtains or blinds while getting changed – 35 per centDrinking coffee or tea last thing before going to bed – 35 per centTurning off your alarm and shut your eyes for ‘one minute’ – 34 per centDriving with the petrol warning light on – 33 per centPutting the washing out without having checked the weather forecast beforehand – 33 per centTrusting the travel time given on Google/Apple maps – 27 per centNot running from a hovering wasp – 27 per centSpending and not checking your bank balance – 27 per centDriving against the direction arrows around a car park – 24 per centJust taking your phone out rather than your cards/wallet to pay for things – 20 per centGuessing someone’s name when you aren’t quite sure of it – 18 per centSitting in a reserved seat on the train – 17 per centGoing out during your parcel/food delivery timeslot – 16 per centGoing on social media or news sites before you’ve seen a massively hyped TV show – 15 per centNot turning on your house alarm before leaving – 13 per centOverfilling your hand luggage or using a bag that was too big and hoping it wouldn’t get spotted – 12 per centSitting in the first-class section of the train when you only had a normal ticket – 10 per cent
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Britons consider themselves risk takers despite only taking chances on the tiniest things, survey finds