New research suggests that the shape of the glass used when drinking alcohol could affect one's behavior, The Huffington Post reported.

Researchers from the University of Bristol's Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group found that people drink beer more slowly when it is served in straight-sided glasses that when it is served in curved-sided glasses.

"The speed at which beer is drunk can have a direct effect on the level of intoxication experienced," Dr. Angela Attwood, senior researcher of the study, said in a statement. "This can also increase how much is consumed in a single drinking session. While many people drink alcohol responsibly, it is not difficult to have 'one too many' and become intoxicated.

For the study, three public houses (part of the Dawkins Ales) group took part over two weekends. The results showed that such a study was possible in a real world environment and that the pubs using straight-sided glasses reported lower takings, indicating less consumption. This was consistent with previous laboratory findings that showed participants drinking slower from straight glasses.

"Our research suggests that small changes such as glass shape and volume markings can help individuals make more accurate judgments of the volume they are drinking and hopefully drinkers will use this information to drink at a slower pace," Attwood said.

The findings were presented as part of a symposium on "Environmental influences on food and alcohol-related behavior."