If you’re at a concert and it SUCKS, do you still clap at the end?
A new poll found most of us ALWAYS will, because it’s polite and expected. But some of us are stingier with it.
60% of Americans will clap no matter what. But 31% said no, you have to EARN that applause.
Another 7% said they’re not sure if they’re an automatic clapper or not, and 2% of Americans claim they NEVER clap at the end of shows. (???)
One in four Americans admit they’ve given someone a round of applause when they didn’t really want to. They just felt pressured into it.
For example, have you ever reluctantly joined in on a STANDING ovation? It’s like, “Really? We’re doing this?”
(I’m an automatic clapper at most events, just not school recitals. Sorry, kids, that rendition of “I’m a Little Teapot” just wasn’t up to snuff.)
(YouGov)
