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”:
- 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% (SWNS)