Fact Check: STUDY FINDS PEOPLE WHO FAKE SMILES AT WORK ARE 30% MORE LIKELY TO BINGE DRINK LATER

Claim: STUDY FINDS PEOPLE WHO FAKE SMILES AT WORK ARE 30% MORE LIKELY TO BINGE DRINK LATER

Verdict: Partially True (60% confidence)

Explanation: According to a study published on PMC (Tier 1), employees who engage in surface acting, such as faking smiles, are more likely to consume alcohol after work. This is supported by a report from Penn State University (Tier 2) and CNN (Tier 5), which both indicate a link between emotional labor and increased alcohol consumption. However, while the sources confirm a relationship, none specifically quantify the increase in binge drinking as 30%, leaving this specific detail unverified.