Authors: Angela S. Attwood, Nicholas E. Scott-Samuel, George Stothart, Marcus R. Munafò
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0043007
Abstract Summary
Glass shape affects drinking speed: people consumed alcohol 60% slower from straight-sided glasses compared to curved ones. The effect occurred only with full glasses of alcohol, not soft drinks or half-full glasses. Curved glasses made it harder to judge volume accurately, potentially explaining faster consumption. This simple design change could offer a practical public health tool.
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Glass shape affects alcohol drinking speed: people consume beer 60% slower from straight glasses versus curved ones, suggesting glass design could be used in public health efforts to reduce binge drinking.
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