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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Lifestyle
Andrew Young

Millions of Brits admit to drinking before big events - from funerals to job interviews

A night out, a holiday, and someone else's wedding day are among the top occasions when Brits are most likely to enjoy an alcoholic tipple, a study has found.

But nearly one in ten (7%) have even knocked back a drink for courage before a job interview, and 10% have done so before a video call.

The poll of 2,000 adults who drink found that one in six (17%) admitted they feel they are the best version of themselves when drinking alcohol – with half (49%) feeling they need it before a social event, to boost confidence.

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