Glassy act - what your drinking style reveals

Stella Law
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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"It’s not what you drink but the way that you drink it that reveals the most about your personality"
Stella Law

It’s not what you drink but the way that you drink it that reveals the most about your personality – or so a new study would have us believe.

So even if you are intent on impressing onlookers with your lavish champagne cork popping, if you’re holding the glass like scooner-swigging lout, you are not fooling anyone.

The fascinating research, carried out by psychologist Glenn Wilson, has found that an observer can tell more about you than think by simply watching how you handle your drinking vessel. This not only gives on onlooker a glimpse into your psyche but also how best to approach you, or of course, avoid you.

There are clear eight clear categories that drinkers fall into - think flirt, wallflower or ice queen... Curious to find out which you are? Us too!

Find out in our 'glass distinction' gallery!

VIEW GALLERY: What does your drinking style say about you?


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