22th October 2019 Poll Results under the Microscope
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22th October 2019
A popular trait attributed to British citizens is that they have a "stiff upper lip" meaning they often restrain emotion. Do you think this behaviour should be encouraged?
Yes - self-restraint is a useful way to protect yourself
Sometimes - only if the situation or circumstances require it
No - it's unhealthy to routinely suppress your emotions
I don't have an opinion on this
2,742 people have voted
Who answered this question?
Results by gender:
Yes - self-restraint is a useful way to protect yourself
Sometimes - only if the situation or circumstances require it
No - it's unhealthy to routinely suppress your emotions
I don't have an opinion on this
Men
25%
45%
23%
7%
Women
13%
49%
31%
7%
Results by Age:
Yes - self-restraint is a useful way to protect yourself
Sometimes - only if the situation or circumstances require it
No - it's unhealthy to routinely suppress your emotions
I don't have an opinion on this
15-24
15%
45%
35%
6%
25-34
21%
41%
28%
10%
35-44
19%
45%
28%
7%
45-54
12%
53%
28%
6%
55-64
18%
50%
28%
5%
65+
20%
52%
22%
6%