Top 20 List: Life's Greatest Little Moments

Wine is fine …Is having a glass of wine one of life’s greatest little pleasures? According to a survey, having wine tops the list of life’s greatest little moments – beating out other little pleasures like getting a massage, having dessert, and eating a home-cooked meal. 67 percent of Americans surveyed said having a glass of wine was a great way to relax, unwind, and enjoy some me-time. 49 percent said they like having wine with their partner, and 58 percent said they liked having wine with friends. And the best time to have that wine? 6:59 p.m. This was dubbed “Wine O’Clock” by respondents.

Here are the Top 20 “Life’s Little Pleasures”:

  1. Drinking wine -- 65%
  2. Being home to watch my favorite TV shows -- 56%
  3. Home-cooked meal -- 55%
  4. Going shopping for myself -- 51%
  5. Reading a book -- 51%
  6. A sweet treat (delicious dessert) -- 50%
  7. Date night with my partner -- 49%
  8. Happy hour with friends -- 48%
  9. Taking a leisurely walk outside -- 47%
  10. Putting fresh sheets on my bed -- 46%
  11. Massage -- 46%
  12. Dark chocolate -- 45%
  13. Ordering takeout -- 44%
  14. The smell of fresh laundry -- 44%
  15. Watching sports -- 43%
  16. Taking a day off work to do nothing/staycation -- 42%
  17. Fresh towels -- 42%
  18. Talking on the phone with my best friend -- 41%
  19. Reading a magazine -- 38%
  20. Spraying on some perfume -- 37% (SWNS)


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