Using 78 survey responses to claim that 75% of people check their papers months in advance is like judging an entire meal by tasting a single olive. If we hadn’t already invested time and attention in this small survey, would we really rely on these figures to draw such broad conclusions? Just because we invested in data collection doesn’t mean we should accept the results as they are, especially when the sample is so small and the generalization so bold. The fact is that most people handle their papers close to the deadline, not months in advance to avoid hypothetical stress. For example, no one renews their passport six months before the date if no trip is planned.