NEED A DEEP CHAT? BRITS ADMIT TO HAVING THEIR MOST MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS IN A CAR
Expert psychologist Sarah Rozenthuler explains why cars facilitate the most important chats
New research reveals that 76% of Brits have had a deep and meaningful conversation in a car
Research also reveals that driving for 73 minutes is key to unlocking the deepest, most meaningful conversations
Nearly a quarter (24%) prefer to raise an issue with someone in a car compared to elsewhere
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Over three-quarters of Brits reveal they have their deepest and most meaningful conversations in cars with nearly a quarter (24%) stating they prefer to raise an issue with someone in the car rather than anywhere else.
A survey commissioned by the UK’s largest car-sharing club, Zipcar UK, cited that Brits felt most comfortable having meaningful conversations in cars because there are no distractions (29%), there is nowhere to escape to (25%), and you’re not forced to look one another in the eye (23%). When it comes to the sexes, men feel most at ease when having deep and meaningful conversations in cars than anywhere else.
Sarah Rozenthuler, Chartered Psychologist and Author of How to Have Meaningful Conversations explains: ‘Driving is a helpful distraction, particularly for people who don’t often share how they feel. As the driver has another task to perform, their ability to repress their feelings lessens and their true emotions come to the surface. The informal setting also helps us loosen up and speak more freely.’’
CAR JOURNEYS ARE LOOSENING BRITS UP- the research also found that while in a car Brits are keener to get deep and honest with a friend (31%), 29% have exchanged life advice, and 28% dare to dabble in politics. An evasive 16% even admit the car is an ideal place to reveal a big secret.
Brits also reflect on significant journeys such as their first drive with their license (31%), a road trip with friends/family (26%), and a first date (15%) as being key life moments.
James Taylor, General Manager at Zipcar says: “Our members have told us that Zipcars have been used for marriage proposals, taking expecting mothers in labour to the hospital and even taking a bride to her wedding when her taxi didn’t show up!
It’s incredible to see Zipcar UK facilitate not only essential journeys, but meaningful conversations and key life moments. We’re not just here for the everyday essential journeys but also those memory-making adventures such as last-minute getaways and road trips. With the rise in popularity of domestic travel, we have a chance to connect with our loved ones and surroundings more than ever before”.
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Coverage Includes:
Evening Standard: Why a road trip makes the perfect bubble-friendly staycation
Daily Telegraph: Can a holiday really save your marriage? It didn’t work for me
MSN: Why a road trip makes the perfect bubble-friendly staycation
Hello: What a difference a staycation makes
Stylist: Best UK road trips: the most epic driving routes across England and Scotland
Yahoo: Can a holiday really save your marriage? It didn’t work for me
Female First: Why car journeys can be beneficial for unlocking meaningful conversations
BBC Radio London: Interview with Sarah Rozenthuler
Automotive Blog: Loosen up and speak more freely’ in a car
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