Brits would like to compliment strangers more - but don't have the guts, research finds

dailystar.co.uk:

Complimenting a stranger in the street, going to the cinema alone, and singing aloud are the top things Brits would most like to do in public – but don't have the guts to do.

Nearly half (47%), of 2,000 adults polled, would like to step outside of their comfort zone more often, with 56% saying they feel more alive when they do so.But 43% admit they don't have the confidence – with two in five saying they “consciously limit” themselves from doing things more freely, for fear of being criticised.Pavan Chandra from Peperami, which commissioned the research as part of its “We All Go A Bit Peperami” campaign to encourage spontaneity, said: “We as a nation are traditionally known as being a bit stiff and reserved. “However, if everyone went outside of their comfort zone once in a while, they’ll start seeing the fun and exciting side of life.”It also emerged nearly half of adults (47%) would like to step outside of their comfort zone more often – but 43% don’t have the confidence to do so.

And one in three (34%) would worry what other people would think if they were to be a bit more adventurous.But 43% hold so much of themselves back, they think others would be shocked to learn their true personality.Those surveyed, via OnePoll, believe friends would most commonly describe them as caring, kind, or reserved – with the least selected traits being wild, intense, or loud.And when it came to adults stepping out of their comfort zone, on average they try to do this seven times a week – leaving them feeling happy, free, or excited as a result.However, while 62% believe everyone should be able to feel like their most express self without judgement, one in four (24%) feel judged on a daily basis.Trying something new, visiting a new.