What Does Your Drink Say About You?
Drinks Are Part Of Person's Appearance, Expert Says

First impressions mean so much.

Think about what you do before going out for dinner or drinks -- or both,
with friends and family. Typically, most people make sure they are wearing
clean clothes, their breath doesn't smell terrible and their hair is in some
semblance of a style.

Other people go above and beyond that, accessorizing with jewelry, taking
time to actually style their hair, using cosmetics, polishing shoes, ironing
their shirt or any other number of priming techniques.

When people put so much time and effort into their appearance, it's
interesting to think that they don't put much thought into the drink they
choose -- the very drink that can intrigue or disgust a potential friend or
even a possible date.

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Imagine that you are turned off by people who smoke or bite their nails.
Would you initiate conversation with someone who just put out a cigarette or
chewed off -- and spit -- the tip of their finger nail?

Some people think that the drink a person chooses says a lot about that
person in question. Just like there are some drinks you would probably not
order at a workplace event -- ordering a pina colada or that third vodka on
the rocks with a potential client would probably be a no-no -- there are
also drinks that you shouldn't let others see you drinking, depending on the
impression you'd like to make.

Dave Jacobson, bar manager at Restaurant Miami in the trendy Uptown area of
Minneapolis, Minn. offers a few thoughts on the message that certain drinks
suggest, as well as a list of Drinks Men Should Never Order.

Umbrella Drinks Or Ice Cream Drinks
Those fruity, creamy concoctions can make an impression. But is that an
impression you want to make?

"Drinks with umbrellas and lots of garnish (cherries, oranges, pineapples)
or those with contents on the rim are usually quite young," he said. "You
don't catch many guys drinking anything like this; it's mostly college-aged
girls."

Margarita
Whether your margarita portrays you in a positive or negative light really
depends on the environment in which you order it.

"If you're in a Mexican restaurants, eating chips and salsa, go for it,"
said Jacobson. "If you're at your local watering hole or upscale bar or
restaurants, skip it. It can seem to others -- when ordering a margarita at
the 'wrong' location -- that you are dull, living vicariously through your
drink."

Whisky/Scotch On The Rocks
Sometimes drinkers of certain beverages have specific looks, Jacobson said.

"Your typical whisky or scotch drinker is someone who may have more than a
few drinks a week," said Jacobson. "Appearance-wise, they are usually
someone with facial scruff and often a bit heavier."

'Original' Martinis With Gin Or Vodka
Sipping a classic martini, whether dirty or dry, says the same thing,
Jacobson.

"Most people who order martinis are experienced drinkers," said Jacobson.
"Many are older, but if they are young, they tend to know their way around a
liquor cabinet."

Rum And Cola/Diet Cola
Jacobson said that rum and cola as a signature drink suggests familiarity
and someone who is unlikely to try something new.

"People who drink rum and cola don't know to try anything else," said
Jacobson. "They are not very adventurous in life."

Bloody Mary
Thinking of ordering a bloody mary at your favorite bar or restaurant?

"The people who order them the most are older ladies, often women who have
seen a lot of sun," said Jacobson. "The other people who order them
typically get them in the mornings, in an attempt to nurse a hangover."

Screwdriver
Does the thought of orange juice and vodka make you salivate?

"Screwdrivers are hardly ever ordered," said Jacobson.

"People who get these drinks are typically original thinkers," he said."They
are also people who don't want to taste the booze in their drink."

Appletini, Choco-tini Any Fruity/Sweet-Tini
Flavored martinis have become quite popular in the last few years, thanks in
part to the show "Sex And The City." Whether it's rimmed with a funky
ingredient like graham cracker crumbs or chocolate or loaded with fruity
flavors, many bars and restaurants offer at least one or two "speciality
martinis."

"Women who are young, typically 21-24, are most likely to be seen with
flavored martinis," said Jacobson. "They tend to like them because they are
pretty and they carry them around as if they were accessories to an outfit."

Cosmopolitan
Cosmos, served in a martini glass, also came back into fashion thanks to pop
culture. These drinks are fruity but pack an alcohol punch.

"The customers who order cosmos from me are typically bar flies," said
Jacobson. "These are the people you see frequently, regulars who seem to
like to drink a lot."

Manhattan
Ah, the flavor of bourbon intermingling with vermouth, bitters and cherry.
Some suggest it's the next big drink, soon to be hugely popular among the
trendy set.

"Right now, the only people I see ordering Manhattans are older men with
gray hair and glasses," said Jacobson. "But that doesn't mean that won't
change."

White Russian
White Russians are currently enjoying popularity among many crowds. This is
the drink that is already moving from the "hipsters" and trendsetters into
the mainstream.

White Russians are the current drink of those "in-the-know" folks who tend
to make their drinks wildly popular.

"Hipsters order white Russians," said Jacobson. "You'll see guys with black
hair, black-framed glasses and white belts drinking white Russians at many
trendy bars across the country."

What Wine Says About You
Wine can convey many messages. To many, it's a sophisticated drink, no
matter what type you order. To others, wine can suggest a different meaning.
Jacobson offers his interpretation of what different types of wine can
suggest:

White Wine -- "Typically, (this is ordered by) women who don't really want
to drink. It's still got a fruity taste but it is something you can sip for
most of the night if you want to avoid drinking too much."

Red Wine -- "People who drink red wine often want to seem sophisticated.
Some of them are, some aren't. You can learn a lot by watching how someone
holds their wine glass and drinks their wine."

Blush Wines -- "People who order blush or white zinfandel in a restaurant
are not typically wine drinkers. They really have no idea what is good or
not-so-good when ordering wine."

Beer Drinkers
As with wine, the beer you choose can say a lot to those around you.
Jacobson described his perception of what different types of beer can tell
you about the person drinking it:

Light Beer -- "People who order light beer may be trying to keep their
calories low, or they may not really care about the aroma and taste of a
glass or bottle of beer."

Imported Beer -- "Choosing an import beer means that you do care about the
flavor and taste of your drink. You may drink it slower so you can savor it,
but your attention to detail often seems to carry over into your appearance,
in a good way."

Craft Or Small Batch Beers -- "Ordering a craft beer means that you are
adventurous. There are some great craft beers and some really bad craft
beers; you're willing to take a chance on something that may not be very
good. People who order these beers tend to be critical or discerning."

Next time, before you order that frothy, fruity cocktail on a date or
consider an appletini while entertaining work clients, consider what your
choice may suggest about your personality.