Seeing as left-handed people are such a minority, I figured it was only appropriate to extend this topic into two separate posts.
I mean, I might be a wee bit biased, seeing as I am a leftie myself, but we’ll just pretend that didn’t sway today’s topic of choice.
I genuinely enjoy being left-handed because it is unique. Are there downsides to being a leftie? I wouldn’t really say so, aside from the fact that most things in this world are designed for right-handed people, because they are the vast majority. I didn’t necessarily choose to use a computer mouse with my right hand – the computer mouse decided this for me, because they’re made to be operated by a right hand. At least, they were when I was growing up.
Here is some more interesting information about being left-handed, from goodhousekeeping.com.
“Children born to mothers older than 40 are more likely to be left handed. Children born to mothers of advanced maternal age (older than 40) are more likely to be left handed, according to a journal article from Duke University.
“Left handed boxers win more fights. Research has shown that left-handed boxers win more fights. This is because left-handers can confuse opponents with their stance, which is different from fighting a majority of right-handers.
“Left Handers Day is on August 13. If you’re left-handed, then you should observe August 13 to celebrate since it is International Left-Handers Awareness Day. This day was created to promote awareness about left-handers and foster a sense of community among lefties.
“It’s considered rude to use your left hand in some cultures. If you travel internationally, you’ll want to be mindful of what hand you’re using, even if you’re naturally a lefty. For example, in India, it’s considered rude and disrespectful to eat or touch food with your left hand because it’s associated with hygienic tasks like using the restroom.
“Left handed people are more prone to allergies. According to a 1982 study, left-handers have a higher chance of developing immune disorders and conditions such as allergies. This isn’t to say every left-handed person suffers from bad allergies, but if you’re a lefty and tend to get a runny nose or itchy eyes, then this may be why,” the web page states.
I encourage you to read the entire article as it is rather interesting, but again, I could be suggesting this with some bias.
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