Many people share their deepest feelings with bartenders. Why? The answer doesn't just have to do with alcohol, explains WendyPatrickPhD
It's not a myth that people reveal their personal problems to bartenders. In one study, bartenders said 16 percent of customers routinely did so.
The presence of alcohol may not the most important factor in determining whether people confide in bartenders.Have you ever revealed something personal to a bartender? Maybe something you have not even shared with your family or significant other? If so, you are not alone. Bars are places where cocktails are paired with confidential information and confessions. Especially during time blocks where the servers are not as busy, and have more time to listen.
Studying 76 bartenders , Cowen et al. found that of the over 100 customers they served per day, approximately 16% brought up personal problems, ranging from moderate to serious. This did not surprise the researchers, given that many people head to a bar because they are upset, and once “fueled to disinhibition,” begin to discuss personal problems.
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