Almost half of Russians (43%) feel stress before Christmas. What most disturbed the citizens of the Russian Federation in December was learned from a survey conducted by the online health management service Budu and the Russian express delivery operator CDEK, the results of which were reviewed by socialbites.ca.
Therefore, it was the heavy workload at work (26%) that bothered respondents the most in December. The end of the year is a busy period for many, it is necessary to have time to complete all tasks on time. Therefore, 14% of respondents chose the completion of all business cases as their main target for December.
Another unpleasant feature of the pre-Christmas period for one-sixth of the respondents is the crowds in stores and shopping malls and the rising prices of holiday items (ornaments, souvenirs). At the same time, more than half (53%) of Russians start getting everything they need just one week before the holiday.
Weather conditions, namely sleet underfoot and reduced daylight hours, do not worry the Russians much. Only 9% stated that they were uncomfortable with snow and dirt and 5% did not like the dark.
Traffic congestion worries only 9% of respondents.
Many expect something good (38%) and joy (37%) before the New Year. However, a fifth of those surveyed are concerned. That is, 82% of Russians are stressed because they feel they have no time to do anything. Only 18% feel comfortable having planned everything ahead.
What the Russians want to do before the New Year. Almost half (45%) of respondents want to have time to decorate the house, get dressed and hang the Christmas tree. Another third is important in that they have time to resolve all their medical issues. The quarter is trying to close all debts, and for 43%, the main goal for December is to survive the long-awaited holidays and weekends.
Previously recognizedone in three Russians reduced the cost of celebrating the New Year.
Source: Gazeta

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