Thursday, December 17, 2009

How do Americans like to spend their free time?

--Here's a look at the American public's five favorite leisure activities:


#1.) Watching TV . . . 81% of Americans spend their free time watching TV for an average of about ten hours a week.


#2.) LISTENING TO RADIO . . . 78% of Americans spend their free time listening to traditional radio for an average of about five hours a week. (!!!)


#3.) Email and instant messaging . . . 70% of Americans spend their free time sending email and chatting on IM for an average of about four hours a week.


#4.) Social networking websites . . . 47% of Americans spend their free time visiting social networking sites for an average of about five hours a week. And . . .


#5.) Twitter . . . 11% of Americans spend their free time "Tweeting" for an average of about three hours a week.


--The study also found that, despite the emergence of iPods and other MP3 players, THREE in FIVE Americans still listen to their music on CD. (CNet News)

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