It’s official – a home-cooked meal, a good book, and a glass of wine have been named among the top 20 best things in life for Americans, according to a new study.The study of 2,000 Americans asked people to name their simplest little pleasures in life and ranked the top 20 most-selected responses.Results showed that the things that make us happy are often refreshingly simple. Going on a shopping trip for yourself, having a date night with a partner, the feel of fresh bed sheets and a happy hour with friends were some of life’s greatest pleasures.
TOP 20 LIFE’S LITTLE PLEASURES
Drinking wine 65%
Being home to watch my favorite TV shows 56%
Home-cooked meal 55%
Going shopping for myself 51%
Reading a book 51%
A sweet treat (delicious dessert) 50%
Date night with my partner 49%
Happy hour with friends 48%
Taking a leisurely walk outside 47%
Putting fresh sheets on my bed 46%
Massage 46%
Dark chocolate 45%
Ordering takeout 44%
The smell of fresh laundry 44%
Watching sports 43%
Taking a day off work to do nothing/staycation 42%
Fresh towels 42%
Talking on the phone with my best friend 41%
Reading a magazine 38%
Spraying on some perfume 37%
TOP 5 REASONS TO DRINK WINE
Me-time, to relax and unwind 67%
Fun times with friends 49%
With a meal 45%
Celebrations 45%
Holidays 38%
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