I previously wrote about how alcohol impacts our ability to accurately read emotions,[i] discussing research by Felisberti and Terry (2015)[ii] comparing the effect of alcohol[iii] on the ability to recognize microexpressions. Of the emotions they examined, alcohol consumption was found to increase sensitivity to expressions of disgust and contempt, which has implications for social behavior because a heightened sensitivity to expressions of contempt could increase the risk of alcohol-related aggression.

More recent research examined the impact of alcohol on the accuracy and positivity of social impressions.

Edward Orehek et al. (2020)[iv] studied the alcohol consumption in social settings because of the unique motivation to be perceived both positively and accurately, selecting means to accomplish both goals. Using a........

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