Bagging a is the top every day thrill for British people, a new survey has found.
Out of those polled, 41% said getting a good on an item was the most likely thing to bring a to their face. This was followed by the very British trait of being in an orderly queue and enjoying a nice glass of.
Rounding off the top five were eating a piece of chocolate cake and receiving a smile from a stranger. What also thrilled Britons was pairing a cuppa with a biscuit, parking correctly first time and sleeping in fresh bedsheets.
The research also showed that the average person experiences 16 little thrills a week - and 60% love to embrace these small moments. Two thirds said it's important to get a thrill where you can, especially with the way life is at the moment - but one in five people wish their life was more exciting.
Rosie Fitzgerald, cashback expert and head of brand at , which compiled the poll, said: “It’s clear from the research that the majority of us are looking for little thrilling moments that we can celebrate and enjoy."
British people's top 20 every day thrills
1. Bagging a bargain – 41%
2. Being in an orderly queue – 31%
3. Enjoying a glass of wine – 29%
4. Enjoying a piece of chocolate cake – 29%
5. Getting a smile from a stranger – 28%
6. Enjoying a cup of tea and biscuit – 27%
7. Parking the car perfectly first time – 26%
8. Sleeping in fresh bed sheets – 24%
9. Going on a fairground ride – 24%
10. Watching the bin men take your rubbish – 23%
11. A passionate night with your other half – 23%
12. Hearing a song you love on the radio – 22%
13. Getting all your washing done – 22%
14. Completing a Sudoku – 21%
15. Eating spicy food – 20%
16. Hitting your daily step count – 20%
17. Someone complimenting you on your outfit – 19%
18. Receiving a saucy text – 19%
19. Getting an answer right on University Challenge – 19%
20. A wild night out with your mates – 16%
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