Do Michigan Residents Cheat?
You know the saying. “Cheaters never win, and winners never cheat.” Well, let’s hope that saying is true, but regardless, a new study is out that looks at which states cheat the most. So, do Michigan residents cheat? We’re talking about cheating in personal relationships, but also in everyday situations.
“From fudging your work hours to straying from the rules of a diet, opportunities for dishonesty seem to lurk around every corner,” writes Solitairebliss.com, the site that conducted the study. “Whether it’s because of a short attention span, peer pressure, or even a competitive nature, people cheat all the time. Even with our solitaire game, we’ve noticed people use tricks to improve their scores.” They add that they were “curious how frequently people cheat and what they cheat the most on,” so they went ahead and did a study to find out where in the U.S. people cheat the most. As for methodology, “We asked nearly 2,000 individuals about the myriad of ways they might cheat in their adult lives. Who are the biggest culprits, and which states house the most honest citizens?”
The worst state for cheating is Texas. “Texas, topping the list with a cheating score of 63.70, sees 51% of its residents sneaking ahead in lines and 45% admitting to workplace deceits,” the article states. They add that Alabama is “just a hair behind,” and it has the highest percentage of diet cheaters at 76%. Meanwhile, the state with the fewest cheaters is New Mexico, followed by Maryland and Minnesota. Missouri and Colorado are also states with the fewest cheaters, as they round out the top five.
So, where are we? Michigan is actually high on the list, at No. 9 out of all of the states. Let’s hope we get a little more honest one of these days. Find the full list of the states that cheat the most here.
Holiday Dating Do's and Don'ts
Don't Move Too Fast
If you’re started dating someone you really like, it might be temping to bring them to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. But, that could also freak them out. I remember going out with someone just once and getting invited to a holiday dinner. It made me a little uncomfortable, because even if I liked that person, it seemed like a big jump. So, if you do want to invite that new love to a holiday family event, make sure to talk it over with them and give them the option to say no.
This young couple is totally surprised by moving too fast.
Don't Go Crazy on Gifts If You're in a New Relationship
If you’re in a newer relationship, resist the temptation to buy your new love too much for Christmas. “Oh, he’s a Packers fan! I’m going to buy all the Packers gear I can find!” Just don’t do it. It’s okay to give gifts, but keep it small if you haven’t been together long, or you might look insane.
This young woman is spending too much on her new love.
Do Give Small, Meaningful Gifts
If you’re in a new relationship, you should get something for your new partner during the holidays. But, as mentioned above, don’t overdo it. A small, meaningful gift will likely be welcomed during the holidays and not scare your new love away.
This small gift is perfect for the holidays.
Don't Freak Out If You Don't See Your New Love As Much During the Holidays
Maybe you’re used to seeing your new love a few times a week. What if that’s just once a week, or less, during the holidays? Don’t freak out or start crying or anything. The holidays are a busy time for all, and that means schedules change.
This couple is fighting over missing dates over the holidays.
Do Be on Good Behavior at Holiday Parties with Your New Love
You might get invited to some fun holiday parties or work parties by your new love, and you might want to invite them to yours. That’s fine and much less pressure than a family event. But, be on good behavior. Don’t try to be the life of the party or anything, as you might mortify your date. Sometimes, people like to overdo it in the early stages and try to really impress, but you really just need to be yourself when meeting new friends and chill out a bit.
This couple is enjoying themselves at a holiday party.
