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Coffee talk: why your cup of joe makes you like your coworkers

This has to do more with caffeine than coffee.

Whether you drink it black or with cream and sugar, you’re probably going to like this new research about coffee. Apparently, coffee makes you like your coworkers!

Researchers at the University of Ohio put their theory to the test by giving a group of coworkers half coffee and decaffeinated coffee before being asked to discuss controversial topics.

The research found that those who drank caffeinated coffee felt the conversation had a more positive outcome and they liked their teammates more than those who drank decaffeinated coffee.

This has to do more with caffeine than coffee. Researchers say the caffeine boosts participants alertness and therefore also their mood.

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