24 November 2005
Judicious use of the landline will cheer you up during the dark winter nights, according to a survey by the Post Office.
Home phones are picked up in unison at this time of year as we seek a decent chat with family or friends to remind us that life isn't really all that bad amid the enveloping fog, rain and darkness.
A phone call only came second to a warming glass of wine in the poll, with 16 per cent of those questioned saying that a hearty chat is the best way to banish those blues.
Moreover, it was in fact the top choice of the younger age groups, with those in the 16-24 and 24-35 brackets naming it their ideal evening perk.
Nick Jones, head of Post Office HomePhone said: "It's amazing how quickly freezing temperatures, long nights and winter rain can dampen our mood. Our survey shows that the simple, inexpensive things such as making a phone call or watching a movie can really help lift our spirits."
A dose of chocolate and a relaxing bath followed phone calls in the list of favoured means of unwinding.
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