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Find out how your opinions stack up with other readers with our weekly lifestyle poll, with questions on the latest trends from culture and lifestyle reporter Ellie Muir

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Every Wednesday culture and lifestyle reporter Ellie Muir sends our Lessons in Lifestyle newsletter, packed full of details on all the latest trends, wellbeing advice, lifestyle news, fashion tips and more.

Each week, Ellie asks newsletter subscribers for their hot take on a viral story – from Kim Kardashian’s divisive “power nipple” bra to whether Jonathon Ross is showering enough.

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This week’s lifestyle poll

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Previous results

Should we applaud women for going makeup-free?

• No – 53%
• Yes – 47%

Are expectations in dating today too high?

• Yes, on both sides – 90%
• Only too high for women – 10%
• Only too high for men – 0%
• No, they’re reasonable – 0%

Does teenage drinking boost career success?

1. No it harms prospects – 42%
2. Depends on circumstances – 33%
3. Yes it builds confidence – 25%

Do you talk to ChatGPT about your personal problems?

1. Never – 56%
2. Yes, often – 22%
3. Sometimes — 11%
4. Rarely — 11%

Do you think it’s normal to have 150 friends?

1. No, way too many! –94%
2. Yes, 150 is normal – 3%
3. No, not enough! – 3%

Is the modern obsession with water bottles out of control?

1. Yes – we’ve taken hydration too far – 61%
2. I don’t care as long as I remember to drink water – 17%
3. Maybe – it’s harmless, if a bit silly – 14%
4. No – it’s just healthy awareness – 8%

Which types of ultra-processed foods do you worry about most?

1. Fizzy drinks and energy drinks – 34%
2. Ready meals and frozen dinners – 22%
3. Packaged snacks (crisps, biscuits, sweets) – 22%
4. Protein bars and meal-replacement products – 11%
5. Other –11%

Would you ever adopt the 996 working regime?

1. No, it leads to burnout – 83%
2. Yes, it drives productivity – 9%
3. Only if I were compensated fairly – 4%
4. Unsure / depends on the job – 4%

Do you think relationships can survive the ‘swag gap’?

1. Maybe – it depends on the people involved – 37%
2. Yes – if both partners support each other – 31%
3. Not sure / don’t believe the ‘swag gap’ is real – 26%
4. No – jealousy and insecurity will always creep in – 6%

Is 57 too old to become a first-time dad?

1. Yes – 57 is too old – 82%
2. It depends on circumstances (health, support, etc.) – 9%
3. No – age doesn’t matter – 9%

Do you believe in the concept of Type A and Type B personality types?

1. Somewhat – there’s some truth, but it’s too simplistic – 54%
2. Yes – it describes people well – 21%
3. No – I don’t think it’s accurate – 20%
4. I’m not sure – 5%