This statistic shows the share of adults in the United States who think it is acceptable to take a selfie in various circumstances as of August 2018. According to the survey, 68 percent of U.S. adults considered it acceptable to take a photograph of themselves while at a concert, whereas eight percent of respondents states that was also acceptable to take a selfie during a funeral.
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Share of adults in the United States who think it is acceptable to take a selfie in various circumstances as of August 2018
This statistic shows the share of adults in the United States who think it is acceptable to take a selfie in various circumstances as of August 2018. According to the survey, 68 percent of U.S. adults considered it acceptable to take a photograph of themselves while at a concert, whereas eight percent of respondents states that was also acceptable to take a selfie during a funeral.
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| Share of respondents who replied very/somewhat acceptable | |
|---|---|
| While visiting a tourist destination | 75% |
| While attending a party | 71% |
| While at a concert | 68% |
| While at a wedding | 55% |
| While dining at a restaurant | 39% |
| While at the gym | 38% |
| While riding public transport (like a bus or a train) | 36% |
| While in the bath | 16% |
| While attending a funeral | 6% |
| Share of respondents who replied very/somewhat acceptable | |
|---|---|
| While visiting a tourist destination | 75% |
| While attending a party | 71% |
| While at a concert | 68% |
| While at a wedding | 55% |
| While dining at a restaurant | 39% |
| While at the gym | 38% |
| While riding public transport (like a bus or a train) | 36% |
| While in the bath | 16% |
| While attending a funeral | 6% |
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This statistic shows the share of adults in the United States who think it is acceptable to take a selfie in various circumstances as of August 2018. According to the survey, 68 percent of U.S. adults considered it acceptable to take a photograph of themselves while at a concert, whereas eight percent of respondents states that was also acceptable to take a selfie during a funeral.
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- August 2018
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- August 16 to 17, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 1,190 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Supplementary notes
- Question: Do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable to take a 'selfie' in the following circumstances? Please select one option on each row.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- August 16 to 17, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 1,190 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Supplementary notes
- Question: Do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable to take a 'selfie' in the following circumstances? Please select one option on each row.
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