Explorer Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 15 hours ago, Marvin Boggs said: I didn't dig into the criteria they used for ranking, but its a good idea to take these reports always with a grain of salt. Those top 7 countries are fine if you like big government and pseudo socialism. I have travelled to many many places, and its amazing how the poorest locations often feature the most visibly happy people. Ponder on that. They take a sample of 1000 people from each country and conduct 30 minutes phone interviews. I guess not many happy Americans are willing to sit down for 30 minutes and answer questions about their "happiness" from an anonymous caller... I will just hang up the phone... I assume many who are unhappy will answer these calls as an opportunity to voice their "complains"... This may explain why the US is relatively low in the ranking, the results are skewed... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bastonjock Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 The suicide rate amongst young men innthe nordic countries is very high During winter the days are very short and this causes a problem called seasonal adjustment disorder , we also suffer from it in the UK Norway is the only country that i know of where your doctor can prescribe a two week holiday in the sun as part of your trearment 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Boggs Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 4 hours ago, jaybee said: They take a sample of 1000 people from each country and conduct 30 minutes phone interviews. I guess not many happy Americans are willing to sit down for 30 minutes and answer questions about their "happiness" from an anonymous caller... I will just hang up the phone... I assume many who are unhappy will answer these calls as an opportunity to voice their "complains"... This may explain why the US is relatively low in the ranking, the results are skewed... Funny! The happy people here in PH probably don't have load to take the call... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted October 26, 2019 Forum Support Posted October 26, 2019 14 hours ago, hk blues said: It doesn't surprise me in the least - they really are such a miserable group of people. Is you sister-in-law a Hong Konger? No, she is an OFW Filipina. She have been working there for many years. She has never said anything negative about the place, but then she is a quiet girl not prone to complain unless something is really bothering her. Now she just mentions that she stays in on weekends to avoid even the remotest proximity to the demonstrations - especially on the mass transit lines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted October 26, 2019 Forum Support Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, bastonjock said: The suicide rate amongst young men innthe nordic countries is very high A number of years ago Seattle had either the highest or one of the highest suicide rates in the USA. It was attributed to all the gloomy, overcast and drizzly days so often encountered almost any time of year, but especially during those cold, dark, short winter days... Hmmm... and anti-depressants were not as commonly prescribed or available back then either... Edited October 26, 2019 by Tommy T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bastonjock Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Tommy T. said: A number of years ago Seattle had either the highest or one of the highest suicide rates in the USA. It was attributed to all the gloomy, overcast and drizzly days so often encountered almost any time of year, but especially during those cold, dark, short winter days... Hmmm... and anti-depressants were not as commonly prescribed or available back then either... I can feel it myself , the gloomy feeling of winter , its Saturday morning and it's best described as grey , cold and miserable It's an emotional rollercoaster our seasons , when I commuted into London on the train , i would hear other commuters say things like " i dont know if i have another winter in me " The journey to london would be in the dark every day for about 6 months These days driving to work , I take the country lanes , the feelings of happiness increase as the spring arrives , driving past fields with crops growing and wild life running around is pleasurable compared to dull grey cold winters on the motorway 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted October 26, 2019 Forum Support Posted October 26, 2019 40 minutes ago, bastonjock said: These days driving to work , I take the country lanes , the feelings of happiness increase as the spring arrives , driving past fields with crops growing and wild life running around is pleasurable compared to dull grey cold winters on the motorway Way cool... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuya John Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 Happiness is a state of mind, being contented with life and a positive attitude creates well being. It's true that in UK seasonal changes can affect your mood and outlook, but imagine living in a country that experiences six months of darkness and six months of daylight!.....Speaking on a personal level I find when the sun shines I feel a lot more energetic and happy. into every life a little rain must fall so put on a happy face. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimeve Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 12 hours ago, Marvin Boggs said: Funny! The happy people here in PH probably don't have load to take the call... they use FB messenger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuya John Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 3 hours ago, jimeve said: they use FB messenger How true Jim boy, My wife's sister is staying with us for the month of October, during her stay she has been taken to quite a few Tourist places. ( they are up in Scotland this weekend). When not being given the tours round the country, she spends half the night communicating back home to Philippines and falling asleep during the day! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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