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According to a survey of 2,000 Americans who are traveling to visit loved ones this holiday season, it takes just 3 hours and 54 minutes of socializing with extended kin for the average person to long for peace. The study was recently commissioned by Motel 6 and conducted by marketing research company OnePoll.⁠ ⁠ “It’s not just family dynamics causing stress. No matter how you travel, the experience itself can be a source of anxiety for many,” Rob Palleschi, chief executive officer of Motel 6, commented on the findings, per South West News Service (SWNS).⁠ ⁠ In the weeks ahead, respondents said they plan to stay with family for an average of 3.5 days during annual festivities, while a whopping 40 percent agreed that coordinating sleeping arrangements is one of the most stressful elements.⁠ The bedlam over beds may be justified, as participants explained that, on average, two people will ultimately be forced to sleep on something other than a proper bed during this year’s holiday celebr...

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