The survey of 2,000 UK consumers found that when it comes to travelling, both men and women agree (47%) that having an indulgent snack is the perfect way to kick start the trip. Almost half of Brits (46%) say they arrive at an airport early just to ensure they have time for a snack before they set off.
There are unwritten rules to follow when it comes to etiquette, particularly when it comes to smelly or messy food. Smoked fish (46%) and garlic (37%) were voted the most offensive snacks to eat on public transport. Over a third of Brits (39%) said tea, coffee and biscuits are the ultimate snacking combination for a long journey
According to the research millennials are most likely to think about what they are eating (43%) to avoid offending other passengers. Baby Boomers are the least likely to care about what they eat on public transport, as over a quarter (28%) say they don’t pay heed to what other passengers may think.
If you do forget to bring a snack on a journey, then it might be worth sitting next to someone from Leeds or Plymouth, who ranked highly for their generosity, as people from those locations say they look forward to sharing snacks with their travelling companions when on long journeys (42%).