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Britons Reveal the Formula for the Perfect Friday Night In

According to a survey of British adults, the ideal Friday night involves the heating turned up, curtains drawn, a Chinese takeaway, and two episodes of a favorite Netflix series. An impressive 83% prefer locking the doors and staying indoors rather than socializing. Eight in ten respondents appreciate winter as the perfect excuse to hunker down—after drawing the curtains (62%), tidying the house (60%), and washing up (52%). These essential tasks pave the way for true relaxation.

The perfect Friday night, British-style:

  1. Getting home from work before 5:00 pm
  2. Curtains closed
  3. A tidy house
  4. Dishes washed and put away
  5. Slipping into pajamas or comfy clothes before 6:30 pm
  6. Chinese takeaway menu in hand
  7. Ice-cold beer (for men) or a large glass of red wine (for women)
  8. Two episodes of your favorite Netflix drama
  9. Your partner by your side
  10. Spending £32 on food and drink
  11. Scented candles lit
  12. 30 minutes on Facebook
  13. 13 minutes scrolling Instagram
  14. 10 minutes on the phone with mum
  15. Central heating on
  16. All doors and windows locked