Getting stuck in a lift has been named as the most common 'modern fear'.
Dropping your phone and smashing the screen, and having unsaved work deleted from your computer also feature in the top 5.
A survey of 2,000 people, by Sky Mobile, found that 13 out of the top 20 modern fears were technology related, with 45 per cent dreading the thought of being without their smartphone for a day.
And nearly half (45%) said they dread the thought of being without their phone for a day.
Sending a text to the wrong person and accidentally messaging the wrong group chat also featured in the top 10 most common fears.
Most Common Modern Fears
| 1 | Being stuck in a lift |
| 2 | Missing a flight |
| 3 | Dropping your phone and smashing the screen |
| 4 | Work being deleted from your computer before you could hit “Save” |
| 5 | Sending a text to the wrong person |
| 6 | Having no phone signal/service |
| 7 | Being without your smartphone |
| 8 | Making a bad typo in an important email |
| 9 | Being next to someone with a cold on public transport |
| 10 | Accidentally messaging the wrong group chat |
| 11 | Sitting in the middle seat on a plane for a long flight |
| 12 | Running out of mobile phone data |
| 13 | Social media stalking someone and liking an old post |
| 14 | Being stuck somewhere with slow Wi-Fi |
| 15 | Being tagged in unflattering photos on Instagram |
| 16 | Bumping into your ex on a night out |
| 17 | Sending the wrong emoji on a text |
| 18 | Missing out on concert tickets |
| 19 | Turning up to a party too early |
| 20 | Getting “ghosted” on a dating app |
