Exact age Brits are most likely to say ‘yes’ to new opportunities is revealed in study

“YES” – the age at which Brits are most likely to agree to new opportunities has been revealed in a new survey.

A poll of 2,000 adults found 39 per cent are determined to say ‘yes’ more often while 69 per cent admit they ‘play it safe’ in life. 

GettyThe survey found 39% of Brits want to say ‘yes’ more[/caption]

It also emerged that just 26 per cent of over 35s feel they are more likely to say yes to opportunities now, than they did 20 years ago.

While the average adult typically turns something down as often as twice a week, it has been revealed that 27 is the age when someone is most likely to say yes to new opportunities.

Of those who felt the opposite, being settled into a routine (41 per cent) was considered the biggest barrier, while others blamed life being more complicated now (35 per cent), being too tired (33 per cent) and wanting to plan things in advance (33 per cent).

And 59 per cent hope to be less ‘afraid’ of taking on new challenges in the future.

Shutterstock EditorialAttending more concerts and gigs was in the top 10 for things Brits want to say ‘yes’ to[/caption]

AlamyMeanwhile, running a marathon placed tenth in the list[/caption]

The study was commissioned by Halfords, which is partnering with ‘Yes Man’, Danny Wallace, to highlight the positive benefits of being open to new experiences this summer.

Danny Wallace said: “Twenty years ago I decided to say ‘yes’ to whatever came my way… and it led to the best adventures.

“I went places I would never have gone and I met people I’d never have met. I tried new things and made new memories.

So, when Halfords asked me to celebrate twenty years by hopping in a car and trying more new stuff, it would have been weird to say no.

GettyClimbing a mountain was the 12th most sought after opportunity[/caption]

“Even though when they asked me if I’d like ‘to go sea kayaking’, I thought they meant they were just going to take me to ‘see kayaking’, which would have been a lot easier.

“That said, saying yes more is something we should all try and build into our days. 

“Yes to something different or new. I wholeheartedly support you doing the same this summer.”

The study also revealed the top things Brits would like to try for the first time, with mastering a foreign language topping the list (21 per cent).

Others would like to skydive or learn a musical instrument (both 15 per cent) or even move abroad (14 per cent).

Go to more gigs and concerts (13 per cent), get a tattoo (13 per cent) and run a marathon (12 per cent) also featured in the top 20 list.

GettySixty-two percent of Brits would try things if they could prepare for it[/caption]

Commissioned via OnePoll, it also found 27 per cent have been told by others that they should say yes more often.

But 62 per cent reckon they’d be much more inclined to try something new if they were able to prepare for it in advance.

Paul Ray, from Halfords, which is encouraging people to give their car a ‘Free 5 Point Summer Check’ to ensure it’s ready for adventure, said: “While Brits might get set in their ways, 62 per cent feel they would be more likely to say YES if they felt ready for anything, especially when the sun’s out and the kids are off school.

“Saying ‘yes’ more often can open doors you didn’t even know existed.

“Whether it’s trying something new, meeting someone unexpected, or stepping slightly out of your comfort zone, those small yeses can add up to big life shifts.

“Don’t let worrying about the car be the reason you say ‘no’ to a last-minute trip to the beach or a spontaneous camping weekend.”

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