Of course, a preference for alone time is reflected in more than just demographic data. Here’s what the data show about Americans who prefer alone time compared to those who don’t:
Water Consumption: Those who like alone time are 12 percentage points more likely to consume unfiltered tap or well water than those who do not (27% vs 15%
A (Harmless?) Crush: While more than half (51%) of those who like alone time say it’s okay to have a crush on someone other than your partner while you’re in a relationship, just 26% of those who don’t like alone time say the same.
Cooking Fans: Those who like alone time are twice as likely to say they love to cook as those who don’t like alone time (24% vs 12%).
Success Under Pressure: While 46% of those who like alone time say they operate better under pressure, just 8% of those who don’t like alone time say the same.
Purchase Planners: Those who like alone time are 26 percentage points more likely than those who don’t like alone time to say their online retail purchases are planned (36% vs 10%).
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