Picture this: Three women walk into a bar. The first orders wine, the second orders a cosmo, and the third orders beer. Which woman, do you think, ends up in a conversation with the tall and mysterious stranger?
According to the Budweiser ‘Beerpressions’ National Survey—a first-of-its-kind study about how beverage choices influence first impressions—your drink may be worth a thousand words.
Based on a representative survey of 2,000 Americans (ages 21+) conducted by Learndipity Data Insights, Budweiser asked respondents to match common bar drinks with the perceived personality traits of the people ordering them.
So what does your chosen drink say about you?
BUDWEISER ‘BEERPRESSIONS’ NATIONAL SURVEY
Drink Choice #1: Domestic Beer (Budweiser)
-70% say a woman with domestic beer (Budweiser) is “friendly” and “low-maintenance.”
-59% believe a man with this drink choice seems to be “authentic” and “genuine.”
Drink Choice #2: Imported Beer
-Conversely, only 36% believe a woman drinking imported beer is “low-maintenance.”
-27% say a man drinking imported beer is “trying to be cool” and is “a bit insecure.”
Drink Choice #3: Wine
-31% believe a woman drinking wine seems “predictable” and “cautious.”
-52% believe a man drinking wine seems more “serious” and “reserved.”
Drink Choice #4: Margarita
-50% believe a woman drinking a margarita is “energetic,” and “a bit shallow.”
-41% believe a man drinking a margarita is “fun-loving” and a “bit of a lightweight.”
OTHER NOTABLE FINDINGS
A. PEOPLE DRINKING DOMESTIC BEER (BUDWEISER) GET CHATTED UP MORE
22% of men and 20% of women report that “more people chat with me at a bar” when drinking a domestic beer like Budweiser (compared to wine or other cocktails)—but only 11% of men and 10% of women observe a similar effect for imported beer.
B. PEOPLE COMMUNICATE VIA THEIR DRINKS—ESPECIALLY AT WORK EVENTS
While 20% of Americans will actively consider how their drink order will be perceived by others while out with friends, nearly twice as many think strategically about their drink choices at a work event (39%) or on a date (34%).
