A new study by Talker Research reveals that 72% of people prefer staying in with friends to going out. Other findings:
- 49% of people say their shift to preferring home came in the past few years
- 82% of people actively consider how their home smells before inviting people over
- 65% of people prefer staying home with friends because it is more comfortable
- 63% of people prefer hosting parties at home because it saves money
- 47% of people prefer home gatherings because it is easier to hear one another
- 24% of people prefer home gatherings because they don't have to dress up
- 42% of people prefer gatherings at home because it gives them more control over the food and ambiance