Post by FragrantMemory on Jun 6, 2009 20:06:31 GMT -5
Personality Clues In How You Hold Your Glass
Believe it or not, your glass of wine can reveal more about you than just whether you prefer red or white. How you hold your glass (or bottle) could signal some interesting clues to your personality. BBC News reported that British psychologist Glenn Wilson, Ph.D., observed the body language and behavior of more than 500 drinkers and discovered eight distinct types.
The Flirt
If you hold your glass daintily, with your fingers splayed, Wilson would label you a flirt. This type, usually a woman, may also position the glass near her chest to draw attention to her cleavage or may make eye contact by looking over the rim of the glass.
The Brow Beater
Typically a male, this aggressive type firmly grasps large glasses or bottles, and may gesture with them in a threatening way. He comes across as hostile and tell jokes at the expense of others.
The Playboy
This man oozes with sexuality. His choice of drink? A long bottle that he plays with suggestively. He is likely to be very hands-on with his female companions.
The Jack-the-Lad
You can spot this arrogant character easily. According to Wilson, he is likely to be holding his glass out in front of him, leaning back in a chair and spreading himself over as much territory as possible. His confidence may be alluring, but this conceited cad is only interested in his core group, unless, of course, you're game for stroking his ego.
The Gossip
If you're leaning over your drink to talk to your girlfriends (probably about other people) you earn the label of gossip. This type is usually female, according to Wilson, and she'll use her drink to gesture and make points while she speaks. If you're interested in approaching the gossip, better look elsewhere. This lady is only interested in her close pals, not the overtures of outsiders.
The Ice-Queen
Women generally fall into this cold and defensive category, according to Wilson. The ice-queen usually drinks from a wine glass that his held across her body so as to fend off unwanted advances. You're best off not approaching this type as she is likely armed with a put-down.
The Fun-Lover
At the center of a group, enjoying herself is the fun-lover. She holds her glass loosely and only takes small sips from it so she can still chime in to the conversation. She's eager to extend her social network, so if you're looking to find an in with a fun-lover, strike up a conversation and make her laugh.
The Wallflower
While the shyest person in the room isn't usually difficult to identify, you might also notice her by the protective way she holds her glass as if she's afraid someone will take it away from her, notes Wilson. If she's drinking through a straw, she might be fidgeting with it or using it to stir the drink, which she never quite finishes. Tread lightly when approaching a wallflower and try some understated compliments, suggests Wilson.
Believe it or not, your glass of wine can reveal more about you than just whether you prefer red or white. How you hold your glass (or bottle) could signal some interesting clues to your personality. BBC News reported that British psychologist Glenn Wilson, Ph.D., observed the body language and behavior of more than 500 drinkers and discovered eight distinct types.
The Flirt
If you hold your glass daintily, with your fingers splayed, Wilson would label you a flirt. This type, usually a woman, may also position the glass near her chest to draw attention to her cleavage or may make eye contact by looking over the rim of the glass.
The Brow Beater
Typically a male, this aggressive type firmly grasps large glasses or bottles, and may gesture with them in a threatening way. He comes across as hostile and tell jokes at the expense of others.
The Playboy
This man oozes with sexuality. His choice of drink? A long bottle that he plays with suggestively. He is likely to be very hands-on with his female companions.
The Jack-the-Lad
You can spot this arrogant character easily. According to Wilson, he is likely to be holding his glass out in front of him, leaning back in a chair and spreading himself over as much territory as possible. His confidence may be alluring, but this conceited cad is only interested in his core group, unless, of course, you're game for stroking his ego.
The Gossip
If you're leaning over your drink to talk to your girlfriends (probably about other people) you earn the label of gossip. This type is usually female, according to Wilson, and she'll use her drink to gesture and make points while she speaks. If you're interested in approaching the gossip, better look elsewhere. This lady is only interested in her close pals, not the overtures of outsiders.
The Ice-Queen
Women generally fall into this cold and defensive category, according to Wilson. The ice-queen usually drinks from a wine glass that his held across her body so as to fend off unwanted advances. You're best off not approaching this type as she is likely armed with a put-down.
The Fun-Lover
At the center of a group, enjoying herself is the fun-lover. She holds her glass loosely and only takes small sips from it so she can still chime in to the conversation. She's eager to extend her social network, so if you're looking to find an in with a fun-lover, strike up a conversation and make her laugh.
The Wallflower
While the shyest person in the room isn't usually difficult to identify, you might also notice her by the protective way she holds her glass as if she's afraid someone will take it away from her, notes Wilson. If she's drinking through a straw, she might be fidgeting with it or using it to stir the drink, which she never quite finishes. Tread lightly when approaching a wallflower and try some understated compliments, suggests Wilson.