The USP: Gives you the chance to tell your friends (rather than strangers) that you want to sleep with them.
Up and down our fair land, from Manchester to Maidstone, from Newcastle to North London; the quirks and characteristics of our varied regions make England what it is. This is a phenomenon that may simply be explained due to the rise in boys being born, but it’s nice to know that the Bridget Jones stereotype could soon have a male counterpart.
As a result there are often differences in attitudes towards dating and the opposite sex. Dulcet Toons Despite having a rather rowdy reputation (in no part thanks to the bed-hopping antics of those on Geordie Shore) the warmth and loyalty of Newcastle folk also contributed to the county coming second in a 2011 poll of ‘best loved UK accents’. North-South Divide According to a recent survey, the happiest place to live in England is Carlisle in Cumbria. Money talks In an age of economic decline, it is unsurprising that more and more people are reluctant to go on dates due to money worries.
In fact, based on factors like contented relationships, working environments, well-being and pride in the community, seven out of the top ten places were located in the north of England. It has recently been reported that professional singles in London are more likely to go out for just drinks, in comparison to those in places like parts of Yorkshire who often throw in dinner and a movie too.
But it’s perhaps not simply a straightforward case of the stingy southerner – have you seen the price of popcorn lately?!