<p>I find it very interesting that people who consume alcohol get less shy. </p>

<p>Therefore my question:</p>

<p><strong>Why does drinking alcohol reduce shyness?</strong></p>

<p>And are there any other (legal or illegal) substances who have such an effect on the human brain?</p>

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Why does alcohol reduce shyness?
Jakob Nielsen
# Why does alcohol reduce shyness?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-08-22)

I find it very interesting that people who consume alcohol get less shy.

Therefore my question:

**Why does drinking alcohol reduce shyness?**

And are there any other (legal or illegal) substances who have such an effect on the human brain?

**Tags:** cognitive-psychology, personality


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