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GreenKnightOfGilead t1_j5apuib wrote

What's the consensus on hooking my thumbs in the corner of my pockets with my fingers dangling out and tapping random beats?

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willstr1 t1_j5asno7 wrote

Just be careful with your beats while on TV. If you accidentally say something in Morse code you will suddenly be at the center of a bunch of conspiracy theories

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Thoughtfulprof t1_j5b31gj wrote

You're never too old to get scolded by your mother.

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hiirnoivl t1_j5b82zg wrote

Was it his mom? šŸ˜‚

Edit: IT WAS šŸ¤£

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ShadowDragon8685 t1_j5bj5nb wrote

I'm an American.

I forgive him, but, he might find it harder to secure his mother's forgiveness.

He looks cold.

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dvdmaven t1_j5b40ev wrote

I wonder where, when and why this "no hands in your pockets" started. Is it because women's clothing often doesn't have pockets and moms are leveling the playing field?

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PizzaPlanetPizzaGuy t1_j5c1utt wrote

It's been a thing since before women lost their pockets, not sure of the when and where though. When it comes to body language both hands in your pockets indicates shyness and powerlessness, which is not very professional and not what you want from a leader. A lot of manners come from policing your actions to improve your body language and therefore how people perceive you.

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ManlySyrup t1_j5c3xhb wrote

Yeah no, I just like putting my hands in my pockets when my arms are tired of just dangling about doing nothing. I enjoy the warmth too, it's comfy.

This "body language" thing sounds like a load of BS to me.

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PizzaPlanetPizzaGuy t1_j5c5mr3 wrote

Well you'll be glad to know that a lot of people and career paths don't give a shit about manners anymore, so go right ahead. This thread was however speaking about a position that does still require a certain level of professionalism.

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ManlySyrup t1_j5c6b5z wrote

The (flawed) general opinion is that putting your hands in your pockets means something bad. What I'm saying is that it doesn't mean shit, some people like to do it and will continue to do it. It is only "unprofessional" to those that believe putting your hands in your pockets indicates shyness and powerlessness (it does not).

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PizzaPlanetPizzaGuy t1_j5cazwq wrote

You're preaching to the choir my friend. My hands live in pockets when I have access to them, was just trying to answer someones question.

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ManlySyrup t1_j5cb65c wrote

Ah, my bad then. I thought since you're downvoting me that means you're disagreeing with me so I was confused. So why are you downvoting me anyways lol?

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PizzaPlanetPizzaGuy t1_j5cbmwn wrote

I haven't downvoted anything today, I'm pretty stingy with both arrows. My points have been fluctuating as well.

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bloodmonarch t1_j5doduj wrote

Reddit is truly home to some of the most insane people lmao

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Drop_Society t1_j5dpu0z wrote

The two Japanese companies Iā€™ve worked for donā€™t allow having your hands in your pockets inside the place. Iā€™ve honestly always been curious where it all came from and what it signifies

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lygerzero0zero t1_j5dqoqo wrote

Itā€™s just dumb old-fashioned etiquette/manners shit, like having your elbows on the table. There was probably some original justification for it, but does it really matter?

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maisaktong t1_j5dwa51 wrote

Kihara revealed on YouTube that his mother had told him on the phone that she had seen an online comment that his behavior disgraced his parents, and added, "I'm ashamed. Sew up your pockets."

He has to commit Sudoku soon.

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VarkYuPayMe t1_j5bjix3 wrote

It looks quite teenage with the jacket buttoned up. I don't blame the old lady

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tnfrs t1_j5c926p wrote

Someone send this to Danielle Smith

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raven1121 t1_j5cvkkl wrote

i remeber my dad giving me shit coming back from a vacation because i flew Buisness Class in shorts.

i was like " its July and its Turkey, i'm not wearing long pants "

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Mybeardisawesom t1_j5d0vcf wrote

TIL that Japanese moms and Marine Corps DIā€™s have more in common then I thought

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PatchEnd t1_j5e8gsg wrote

this is kinda sweet.

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BirdsbirdsBURDS t1_j5alji3 wrote

I mean. Iā€™m former military. We generally train to not ā€œput hands in pocketsā€, and I have generally rationalized it as being a safety thing in ships, because if a ship suddenly lurches some direction you can brace yourself.

But recently Iā€™ve found that, if itā€™s not cold and you have your hands in your pockets, itā€™s weird.

Like, what are you doing? Playing with yourself? Playing with your keys? Now it does have some kind of feeling like, whatā€™s in your pocket that youā€™d rather be messing with that than focusing on your surrounding?

I know some people will have differing opinion, but like, just keeping your hand in your pocket seems a weird thing to do since your pocket is like a portable liminal zone

*edit. Im getting downvoted, but at the same time it seems that some people feel that it is weird to just chill ā€œhands in pockets styleā€. To clarify, Iā€™ve never yelled at someone over this thing, but itā€™s always stuck with me that, if itā€™s not cold, it strange.

Not offended by downvotes, but if those people could chime in as to why it would be appropriate for professionals to hang around with hands in pockets, Iā€™d be willing to read them at least.

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Clack082 t1_j5apc58 wrote

Well I think you're weird for thinking I'm weird for having my hands in my pockets lol. Nothing wrong with putting your hands in storage while they aren't in use.

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ScottyC33 t1_j5aoah8 wrote

Putting them in my pant pockets feels weird when it isnā€™t cold. But I like resting them in my coat pockets even when Iā€™m indoors, even when it isnā€™t that cold. Thereā€™s a difference to it somewhere!

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MySonYoureShot t1_j5ap6vu wrote

Iā€™ve never thought this deeply into the idea of hands in pockets and didnā€™t expect this to be much more than a joke but youā€™ve made an excellent point. I can absolutely see the act of someone having their hands in their pockets creating a sort of subconscious bias of distrust in others.

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ministickerbook t1_j5c320u wrote

I appreciate you being open to hearing other perspectives. Iā€™ve had anxiety for my whole life, and while putting my hands in my pockets isnā€™t my go-to thing, Iā€™ll sometimes do it. Iā€™m not a psychology expert but just from my own experiences, Iā€™d say when youā€™re in a situation of feeling stressed/anxious/etc. that itā€™s comforting to feel as insulated as possible and/or to ā€œclose themselves offā€ to feel less vulnerable, similar to people who always have their arms crossed. Maybe some people are touching themselves, I dunno, haha but I do feel like thereā€™s a lot of people that just do it as a coping mechanism habit.

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Ramja9 t1_j5e1i2m wrote

I recommend you post this on r/the10thdentist

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Minuted t1_j5av51f wrote

My Nan got me once when I was walking into a funeral with my hands in my pockets.

I think in some situations it's just seen as rude, as though you don't care.

Ignore the downvotes people are babies on reddit.

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KyrieTrin t1_j5eclki wrote

I was in the Army and can attest to the hands out of pockets policy. The way it was explained to me was that it just looks unprofessional, and that much military stuff is based off standard and bearing. Certain haircuts, uniform being neat, minimal make up, hands out of pockets, all that is to at least make a soldier (or sailor!) seem like they know what they're doing and that they're the best.

Out now though, got my hands all up in them pockets and making up for lost time. My handsies just feel so comfy in their homes.

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