Employees at the American Institute of Public Opinion Gallup asked people from 148 countries if they had 5 positive or negative emotions the previous day. Five negative experiences included: anger, anxiety, stress, sadness, and physical pain. The five positive ones included: a sense of relaxation, a feeling that you are treated with respect, pleasure, laughter, and doing something interesting.
Latin America dominates the list the most emotional states in the world. On average, 6 out of 10 residents in each of these countries reported positive or negative emotions experienced on the day preceding the survey. Post-Soviet states lead the list of least emotional countries. Only 5 out of 10 of their residents reported that they experienced any of the feelings of interest to the authors of the survey. Russia took the 8th place in the “non-emotional” rating. The first is in Bangladesh.
But here is a dozen countries where the most emotional people live.
10. Costa Rica
In this small republic, 57% of respondents answered positively to the question of good or bad feelings. Here live not only ridiculous and angry, but also the most peaceful people, because in Costa Rica there is no army. The country (the only one in all of America) abandoned the armed forces back in 1948.
9. Colombia
Has the same as Costa Rica, the percentage of people who answered positively to questions about the experiences of positive and negative emotions. This country gave the world such passionate and fiery dances and music as salsa, porro, vallenato and cumbia.
8. Cambodia
Cambodia is also among the three countries whose name begins with “K” and the emotion rating of residents is 57%. This country, which has survived the Pol Pot regime, is now enjoying a peaceful life. It attracts tourists due to many attractions, low prices, and also as one of the corners for sex tourism. However, still in the land of Cambodia there are many mines left from the time of the civil war of the Khmer Rouge.
7. Iraq
Political and religious instability, frequent terrorist attacks and devastation do not contribute to the peace of mind of local residents. Of the total number of respondents, 58% of Iraqis said they had recently experienced a particular strong emotion.
6. Guatemala
The hot tropical climate and 33 volcanoes, of which 3 are still dangerous, do not contribute to the cold, Nordic nature. Therefore, 58% of Guatemalans experience a variety of vivid emotions, about which they faithfully told Gallup experts.
5. Nicaragua
The Republic of Nicaragua is located between Costa Rica in the south and Honduras in the north. “Nearby” is a warm ocean, year-round temperature holds up to 32 degrees. A lot of holidays give the population a reason for joy, and life here is almost pastoral. Most locals (58%) are just as emotional as Iraqis and Guatemalans.
4. Philippines
A diplomat from the Philippines told Gallup why most Filipinos (namely 58%) are temperamental. He explained that the focus of Filipinos is on interpersonal relationships, which prompts not only to experience emotions more intensely, but also to be more open in their expression.
3. Ecuador
The inhabitants of this state are calm, slow and proud. But all the calm evaporates, you should go to the local market. There you will see the whole storm of emotions in the eternal battle of buyers and sellers under the name "buy cheaper and sell more expensive." Ardent Ecuadorians get 3rd place in the ranking of the most emotional countries (58%).
2. El Salvador
The manifestation of strong feelings (they are experienced by 59% of the inhabitants) is facilitated by four factors: hot Indian-Spanish blood, very high population density, low income and high crime rates.
1. Bolivia
Live here the most expressive people in the world. 59% of Bolivian residents reported experiencing joy, anger, pleasure, and other emotions. Most of the country's population (70% according to the IMF) is below the poverty line, many chew and drink tea from the leaves of a coca plant, which suppress feelings of hunger and thirst, cause a surge of strength and improve mood.
