Americans would replace a typical lunch meal with their favorite spread

More than six in 10 Americans are not ashamed of eating dip with a spoon straight from the container, according to a new poll.

The survey of 2,000 adults found that 63% have no qualms about eating their favorite spread from the packaging source, so it’s no surprise that a similar percentage of people believe the act should be considered socially acceptable (62%).

People love dip so much that 35% of those surveyed said they would replace a typical lunch meal with their favorite spread.

According to the survey, adults do this five times per month on average.

Aside from devouring it on their own time, 38% of respondents believe dip is the top thing every party needs to have available.

A variety of dips beat out drinks (37%), different foods (33%), good music (28%) desserts (24%) and games (17%) as the top party must-haves.

At events, many said these spreads should always be present: salsa (32%), guacamole (32%), spinach and artichoke (29%), queso (28%), Buffalo chicken (27%) and hummus (25%).

And when it comes to “proper etiquette” at social gatherings, respondents had some opinions about what hosts and guests should do. Nearly half said people should serve themselves a spoonful of dip on their plate instead of double-dipping (46%).

Many respondents also think a selection of food and drinks (45%), bringing a homemade dish (35%) or a store-bought dish (33%), arriving on time (32%) and bringing a bottle of wine (30%) all constitute proper party etiquette.

The research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Cedar’s Foods further delved into how people generally view dips, with many saying their favorite sides to eat them with are tortilla chips (40%), vegetables (36%), potato chips (38%) and pita bread (32%).

Although a quarter considers dip solely an appetizer (24%), others see it as a snack (22%) or a side (18%). Most notably, six in 10 admitted they’ve accidentally gotten full from eating appetizers before the main course (61%).

And summer appears to be the season of dips, with 38% of respondents indicating that’s when they indulge in spreads the most.

Forty-eight percent have even confessed they’ve eaten a whole container of dip in one sitting, but, on average, it takes them just three sittings to finish it entirely.