Top 30 moments Brits have been left 'embarrassed' - thanks to this one body habit
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We’ve all been there – stifling a yawn at the worst possible time. A new study reveals that Brits have been caught yawning during some of life’s most significant moments, from job interviews to weddings, sparking awkwardness and even embarrassment.
The research, commissioned by Bensons for Beds to launch their YawnHub initiative, surveyed 2,000 adults and uncovered the 30 most cringe-worthy yawning scenarios. Topping the list were moments like meeting a partner’s parents, on a date, and even at a funeral.
Other offenders included while giving a presentation, during dentist appointments, and – perhaps most ironically – when discussing sleep. The average adult yawns five times a day, according to the study carried out by OnePoll. Unsurprisingly, tiredness was cited as the most common cause, with the peak times for yawning being between 8pm and 10pm, followed by the afternoon slump from 2pm to 4pm.
But boredom and stress are also big contributors. A third of Brits admitted to yawning due to boredom, while a fifth blamed it on stress or anxiety. And, of course, there’s the contagious factor – nearly nine in 10 people said they’re likely to yawn if they see someone else do it.
Dr. Sophie Bostock, a sleep expert working with Bensons for Beds, explained: “There are several theories about why we yawn, but there’s no one definitive answer. Yawning is often associated with stretching, increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the brain, which helps wake us up.
