If a person wants to limit how much they consume, it's better if you pour into a tall, skinny glass. If as a host you want to limit what people drink, you better use tall, skinny glasses. You will be less likely to pour too much.
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From a party-host perspective, if you don't want people to over-imbibe, try to use the taller, skinnier glasses.Brian Wansink
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