Manila is apparently the “most loving capital city in the world,” according to a study that measured how many times people use terms of endearment online.
The Crossword Solver studied a sample of geotagged tweets in cities worldwide, analyzing which ones contained “I love you” or its variations such as “love u,” “<3 u,” as well as heart emojis.
The group found that Manila sent 1,246 loving tweets for every 100,000 tweets. Other cities that followed included Guatemala City, Guatemala at 1,224; Luanda, Angola at 1,180; Jakarta at 974; and Mexico City at 948.
“Love is at the core of most families, and immediate and extended family are considered very important in Filipino culture,” the study explained, adding that younger generations are known to be more expressive online.
“Younger generations are also known to wear their heart on their sleeve online: the concept of hugot (a Filipino word meaning to express deep emotion) is spread among friends, family, and romantic partners through poignant quotes, music, and videos.”
You can check out the study here.
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