When having drinks as part of a group, do you prefer to buy drinks just for yourself, or for each of you take it in turn to buy a round of drinks for everyone?

When having drinks as part of a group, do you prefer to buy drinks just for yourself, or for each of you take it in turn to buy a round of drinks for everyone? Published on 30 November 2016 → Survey conducted on 30 November 2016 on 4870 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

I prefer to buy drinks for just myself

44%

I prefer for people to take it in turns buying a round of drinks

41%

Don't know

15%

I prefer to buy drinks for just myself

44%

I prefer for people to take it in turns buying a round of drinks

41%

Don't know

15%

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