WATCH: Rylan is challenged to say "hello" to 10 random people
See their reaction.
Despite social media being a part of everyday life research conducted by Mentos has revealed that 52% of those surveyed would describe themselves as a hermit!
The survey also revealed that a high proportion of people would go to all lengths to avoid a bit of social interaction, from crossing the road to avoid talking to a friend or neighbour, to lying saying they haven't received a message when they have really.
Earlier this week it was World Hello Day so Celebrity Big Brother winner Rylan Clark-Neal was given the task of saying "hello" to 10 people he wouldn't normally say hello to and this is what happened.
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Do you say hello to your fellow commuters or would you rather travel in silence? The research has found that 62% said they prefer face-to-face conversations to communicating digitally, however 38% said they lack confidence and become shy when meeting new people.
57% of those polled said they had formed a surprising friendship after they broke the ice with someone, so next time you're on the bus or the train why not say "hello" or just give someone a friendly smile? You might find a new friendship soon blossoming.
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