The 'most boring person in the world' works in data entry, lives in a small town, and enjoys watching TV in their spare time, according to scientists, who claim they've identified what makes a person least interesting.
. Even worse, they fear being labeled a bore by others — and the potential stigma that comes with it.
. People working in data analysis, accounting, tax/insurance cleaning, and banking were listed as having the most boring professions. Researchers then wanted to analyse the potential impact this perception could have on a person's relationships with colleagues and peers. "Perceptions can change but people may not take time to speak to those with 'boring' jobs and hobbies, instead choosing to avoid them," Van Tilburg said in aBoring people were also deemed to be generally less competent and less warm in the study, which could increase their chances of being ostracized.
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