How Americans Spend Their Time

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What activities does a stereotypical American day consist of? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, American men spend more time enjoying leisure and sports activities than women as well as eating and drinking. Women tend to spend more time cleaning, shopping and caring for other household members than their male counterparts. They also do approximately 30 minutes more housework then men every day.

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This chart shows average hours per day spent on activities in 2015.

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