Americans Favor Ban on Smoking in Public, but Not Total Ban
July 30, 2014
A majority of Americans say smoking in public places should be illegal. That is consistent with recent years, but a shift from before 2008 when the majority disagreed. Still, nearly 20% of Americans would totally ban smoking.
U.S. Economic Confidence Down Sharply From Last Week
July 29, 2014
Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index dropped six points last week to -21 -- the largest one-week drop since last October, and the lowest weekly index score since December. Americans' outlook for the economy plummeted to an eight-month low.
Americans Still Avoid Fat More Than Carbs
July 29, 2014
Nearly twice as many Americans say they are actively trying to avoid fat in their diet (56%) as say they are actively avoiding carbohydrates (29%).
Reports of Alcohol-Related Family Trouble Remain Up in U.S.
July 29, 2014
Americans are much more likely now than they were 30 years ago to say drinking has been a cause of trouble in their family. Those who acknowledge having alcohol-related family problems are less likely to say they drink.
Gallup Business Journal
How Hotels Can Engage Gen X and Millennial Guests
July 29, 2014
Gallup's latest hospitality study reveals the preferences of the up-and-coming generations of guests -- who, through their sheer numbers, could reshape the industry.
EDITORS' PICKS
Nearly Half in U.S. Remain Worried About Their Weight
July 25, 2014
Forty-five percent of Americans worry about their weight all or some of the time, remaining near the level of worry expressed in recent years. Another 29% of Americans are currently trying to lose weight, mainly for health reasons.
Russians Rely on State Media for News of Ukraine, Crimea
July 25, 2014
Before the plane crash in Ukraine last week, most Russians were following the events in Ukraine and Crimea. They were most likely to see their state media as a reliable source for news about it then; few trust Western media.
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Gallup Business Journal
How Hotels Can Engage Gen X and Millennial Guests
July 29, 2014
Gallup's latest hospitality study reveals the preferences of the up-and-coming generations of guests -- who, through their sheer numbers, could reshape the industry.
Why Customer Engagement Matters So Much Now
July 22, 2014
Wary consumers will give more money to the businesses they feel emotionally connected to -- while ignoring, or even opposing, those that provide them no value.
Last Week's Top Stories
Divided: Americans split on whether Israel's actions vs. Hamas justified
Cutting Costs: U.S. consumers using multiple methods to reduce expenses
No Vacation: One in five U.S. microbusiness owners took no days last year
Healthier Life: Top reason Americans give for trying to lose weight
State Media: Russians' most trusted source for news of Ukraine, Crimea
Politics
Americans' Reaction to Middle East Situation Similar to Past
July 24, 2014
Americans are divided on whether Israel's recent actions against Hamas are justified, but overwhelmingly see Hamas' actions against Israel as unjustified. These results echo what Gallup has found in the past.
Americans Still Oppose Lowering the Drinking Age
July 24, 2014
Americans continue to oppose lowering the drinking age to 18 in all states, with 25% in favor and 74% opposed. Political liberals and those with a postgraduate education are less likely to oppose a lower drinking age.
Economy
No Vacation for One in Five Microbusiness Owners Last Year
July 24, 2014
One in five U.S. microbusiness owners report taking no vacation days in the past year, with another 21% saying they took a week or less. Half of those who took no vacation days say they don't expect to take any in the next 12 months either.
American Consumers Careful With Spending in Summer 2014
July 23, 2014
Most Americans are using cost-saving measures to purchase items this summer. A majority have recently bought generic goods and gone online to find the best deal, while fewer have gone shopping for fun or made major purchases.
Well-Being
Reports of Alcohol-Related Family Trouble Remain Up in U.S.
July 29, 2014
Americans are much more likely now than they were 30 years ago to say drinking has been a cause of trouble in their family. Those who acknowledge having alcohol-related family problems are less likely to say they drink.
Americans Still Avoid Fat More Than Carbs
July 29, 2014
Nearly twice as many Americans say they are actively trying to avoid fat in their diet (56%) as say they are actively avoiding carbohydrates (29%).
World
Russian Approval of Putin Soars to Highest Level in Years
July 18, 2014
Russians' approval of President Vladimir Putin is now at its highest level in years, while their approval of the leadership of the U.S. and the European Union has hit record lows.
Nearly All Nigerians See Boko Haram as a Major Threat
July 9, 2014
Two in three Nigerians (67%) believe that their government is not doing enough to fight terrorism, even as 95% say Boko Haram or other Islamic militant groups are a major threat to their country's future.
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