{"id":17037,"date":"2018-07-18T06:00:19","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=17037"},"modified":"2024-07-17T09:04:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T16:04:58","slug":"dating-data-study-drinks-dating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-data\/dating-data-study-drinks-dating\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Study: Drinking &#038; Dating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s summertime and the thirst is real. Everyone is busy chasing the sun (looking hot doing it) while sippin\u2019 on something fruity and fun (a caipirinha on the beach sounds heavenly right about now). This got us thinking\u2026 Like summer and drinks, is there a connection between dating and drinks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help us learn more about this connection, the online dating site and app <a href=\"https:\/\/t.zoosk.com\/login?from=ZN_DM_WW_03_US*000000_000000_100001&amp;on_login=http%3A%2F%2Ft.zoosk.com%2F%3Ffrom%3DZN_DM_WW_03_US*000000_000000_100001#\/login\/gender_pref\">Zoosk<\/a> surveyed 8,793 of its members and analyzed 133,175 dating messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re thrilled to share key insights with all the single lads and ladies out there (such as, the hottest drink of the summer and bars singles like to go to), because unlike The Most Interesting Man in the World (Dos Equis anyone?), we don\u2019t want you to, \u201cStay thirsty, my friends.\u201d We want you to live fully quenched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Singles drink more than the general adult population.<br> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72% of online daters surveyed said they consume alcohol\u2014compared to 64.8% of the general adult U.S. population. This makes sense because dating and drinking often go hand in hand. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 73% of daters who drink alcohol even said that drinking is a good first date idea\u201446% said because it\u2019s easy and less formal and 27% said because it\u2019s a good way to let your guard down and have a conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Drinking dates are slightly more popular with Millennials\u201477% of Millennials who drink alcohol said it\u2019s a great first date option.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/07\/17163909\/Daters-Alcohol-Zoosk-Stat1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/07\/17163909\/Daters-Alcohol-Zoosk-Stat1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/07\/17163909\/Daters-Alcohol-Zoosk-Stat1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>East Coasters in Blue States are some of the \u201cthirstiest\u201d daters.<br>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every single likes to drink or go to a bar on a first date, and drinking and dating culture varies some from state to state. Singles in the District of Columbia and the East Coast tend to enjoy drinking on a date the most, though Alaska, Colorado, and Iowa made the list as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Top 10 States Where Daters Who Drink<br>\nThink Drinking on a First Date Is a Good Idea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">District of Columbia&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp;87%<br>\nMassachusetts&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp;81%<br>\nDelaware&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp;79%<br>\nMaryland&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp;79%<br>\nWisconsin&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp;78%<br>\nNew Hampshire&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp;78%<br>\nWyoming&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp;78%<br>\nAlaska&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp;77%<br>\nColorado&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp;77%<br>\nIowa&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp;76%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Nearly a third of non-drinkers find it difficult to date. &nbsp;<\/b><b><br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since drinking on dates is almost the norm, is dating harder for people who don\u2019t drink? According to 32% of non-drinkers, yes. And it\u2019s even higher for Millennial non-drinkers\u201438% of them said not drinking can make things difficult. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7% of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/online-dating-sober-recovery\/\">sober singles<\/a> even admitted that they pretended to drink on a date. And this is slightly higher with Millennial non-drinkers at 10%. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Drinking isn\u2019t a deal-breaker for most singles.<br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though a third of non-drinkers find it hard to date because they don\u2019t drink, 81% said they would still date someone who drinks alcohol. And surprisingly, alcohol drinkers are more open to the idea of dating non-drinkers\u201486% said they would date someone who doesn\u2019t drink alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/05\/17182313\/Dating-Across-The-Aisle-Stat-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/05\/17182313\/Dating-Across-The-Aisle-Stat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/05\/17182313\/Dating-Across-The-Aisle-Stat.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Daters can\u2019t resist the charm of a local pub. <\/b><b><br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While local pubs have a universal appeal among singles, wine bars were popular with women. Millennials also enjoy breweries. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Favorite Type of Bar for a First Date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Men<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Women<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Millennials<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local pub &#8211; 58%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local pub &#8211; 57%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local pub &#8211; 63%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lounge &#8211; 41%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine bar &#8211; 51%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brewery &#8211; 51%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine bar &#8211; 39%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lounge &#8211; 35%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lounge &#8211; 49%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Least Favorite Type of Bar for a First Date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Men<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Women<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Millennials<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College bar &#8211; 2%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College bar &#8211; 1%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College bar &#8211; 7%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arcade bar &#8211; 9%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arcade bar &#8211; 7%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nightclub &#8211; 12%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nightclub &#8211; 11%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nightclub &#8211; 9%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel bar &#8211; 15%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>It\u2019s okay to order a drink before your date arrives. <\/b><b><br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A whopping 92% of daters who drink said it\u2019s okay if their date orders a drink before they show up. Only 2% said they would judge them for it, while 6% said they would tease them about it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, 30% of drinkers have even admitted to drinking before dates to feel less anxious or nervous. And, this is slightly higher with Millennial drinkers at 36%.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Go-to drinks? Beer for guys (ale yeah!) and wine for the ladies (chardonn-yay!).<\/b><b><br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62% of men choose beer most often for dates, while 62% of women choose wine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Top 10 Favorite Go-to Date Drinks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Men<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Women<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beer &#8211; 62%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine &#8211; 62%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine &#8211; 41%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beer &#8211; 32%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee &#8211; 26%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Margarita &#8211; 29%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Margarita &#8211; 23%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee &#8211; 26%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea &#8211; 21%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea &#8211; 25%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soda &#8211; 20%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soda &#8211; 21%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vodka Soda &#8211; 10%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champagne &#8211; 11%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martini &#8211; 10%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martini &#8211; 11%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiskey Sour: 9%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mojito &#8211; 10%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gin and Tonic &#8211; 9%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daiquiri &#8211; 10%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/05\/17182332\/Go-to-Date-Drinks-Zoosk-Stat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/05\/17182332\/Go-to-Date-Drinks-Zoosk-Stat.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/05\/17182332\/Go-to-Date-Drinks-Zoosk-Stat-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>These cocktails make the conversation flow online.<br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking about alcoholic drinks in an online message doesn\u2019t result in more replies. But, there are a few exceptions to the rule.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Drink mentioned in a message<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Increase in response rate<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sparkling Wine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long island iced tea<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caipirinha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellini<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brandy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fireball<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champagne<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Tea lovers rejoice! Talking about tea online really stirs up conversation. &nbsp;<\/b><b><br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love kombucha? Try bringing it up in your next conversation online and you\u2019re more likely to get the response you\u2019re looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Non-alcoholic drink mentioned in a message<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Increase in response rate<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matcha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LaCroix<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Espresso<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger Ale<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boba<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunkist<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lipton<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iced Tea<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold Brew<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/07\/17163946\/Kombucha-Zoosk-Stat1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/07\/17163946\/Kombucha-Zoosk-Stat1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/07\/17163946\/Kombucha-Zoosk-Stat1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Is there a two-drink maximum for dates? 55% of daters think so.<br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to drink responsibly, especially on first dates. And for the majority of singles, that means sticking to two drinks on date nights. But opinions vary\u201417% of daters think one drink should be the maximum, while 19% think three is fine. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Number of acceptable&nbsp;<\/b><b>drinks for a date<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Percentage of <\/b><b>respondents<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 or more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Is kissing more fun after sipping? Guys say yes, but female drinkers are split..<br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60% of men who drink think kissing is more fun after a few drinks compared to 46% of women who feel t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he same. And Millennials tend to enjoy kissing after a few drinks even more\u201470% of Millennial men and 57% of Millennial women think kissing is more fun after a few drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/05\/17182423\/Kissing-More-Fun-After-Drinking-Zoosk-Stat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/05\/17182423\/Kissing-More-Fun-After-Drinking-Zoosk-Stat.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dq1eylutsoz4u.cloudfront.net\/2018\/05\/17182423\/Kissing-More-Fun-After-Drinking-Zoosk-Stat-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, there you have it! Pour a glass of your favorite drink and start putting these thirst-quenching dating insights into real action. Cheers!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stay quenched, friends. 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