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Destrox · 07-26-2005, 04:08 PM

Left:
Writing primary hand
Eating
Drawing
Can do a impressive one handed typing better then some peoples 2 handed with just my left.
Left hand also reacts faster then the right.
Left is far more dexterous.

Right:
Throwing
Right arm is FAR stronger then the left.
Right hand seems to be much more pain-resistant for punching *things*
Golf
Mouse
Watch hand.

Both:
Writing (right is weaker and slower, but I can still do both legibly)
Batting (baseball)
Piano can go solo on either hand, but both work in unison.

So, does this make me left, right or ambi? I prefer to just say left since its just easier.
I also like the idea that since writing for me is primarily Left hadned, and I'm a very creative person (drawing, imagination, etc) follows with the common idea that lefties are just that.

Zephyr66 · 07-26-2005, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killeena

I write and do most other things with my right hand, but I play hockey and baseball and whatnot left handed.

That pretty much sums me up.

hunnychile · 07-26-2005, 04:55 PM

Another interesting twist...I'm a leftie - almost all the way (politics included I proudly add)...I always play golf right-handed (so I can use other peoples clubs, esp. when I travel) - that is if they are short enough clubs. /double whammy/

How many of Us Lefties mouse with their left hand?

I now mouse & draw with my right hand because I blew out my left wrist illustrating on computer 12 years ago. Since then, I've become much more ambidextrous. It's kinda fun, in fact. I write notes with my left hand while I'm using the computer with my right and for some reason the boss thinks this is rather cool. (He's a dweeb tho-)

shesus · 07-26-2005, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunnychile

How many of Us lefties mouse with their left hand?

I never noticed until now, but I do mouse with my right-hand even though I'm a lefty. Maybe because I smoke with my left. Or it might be that my mouse is not set up for lefty friendly use. Too confusing for others using my computer and for me learning computers in a right-handed world.

pattycakes · 07-26-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by little_tippler

I am left-handed simply because all the important things I do with my left hand. I don't do this while eating though, my mother never set the table different for me and I got used to the fork in my left hand and the knife in my right. I do like to hold my spoon in the left hand though. Also, here I am using the mouse with my right hand...eh go figure. But I feel that my right hand is weaker and generally less skillful with most tasks than my left - so that's a good way to define if you're lefty or righty.

actually my mother always said if you are lefty righty or hold your fork with your foot, you set it fork left(on napkin) knife spoon on right.

damn her for drilling this into my head

i find that all mice are designed for right handers, yet to see a true left hand mouse

kramus · 07-26-2005, 05:52 PM

I am completely right handed. However there are times when I have to draw with my left hand to get the correct "angle" or whatever - not often but when I have to I will.

doodlebird · 07-26-2005, 06:07 PM

do there seem to be an inordinate amount of lefties here?
what does that say about our tfp population?
or is it just lefties who chose to respond?

i am mostly righty.
exceptions: eating
& baseball, where i am a switch hitter.
and yes, it's only in baseball... nowhere else, gutter brain.
no i do not "kick with the other foot"
or any other euphamism.

ok, i don't fence,
but i can't believe no one brought up The Princess Bride...

this from IMDB:
[Fencing]
Inigo Montoya: You are wonderful.
Man in Black: Thank you; I've worked hard to become so.
Inigo Montoya: I admit it, you are better than I am.
Man in Black: Then why are you smiling?
Inigo Montoya: Because I know something you don't know.
Man in Black: And what is that?
Inigo Montoya: I... am not left-handed.
[Moves his sword to his right hand and gains an advantage]
Man in Black: You are amazing.
Inigo Montoya: I ought to be, after 20 years.
Man in Black: Oh, there's something I ought to tell you.
Inigo Montoya: Tell me.
Man in Black: I'm not left-handed either.
[Moves his sword to his right hand and regains his advantage]

hunnychile · 07-26-2005, 06:09 PM

funny how bad we lefties are considered in some cultures..wtf do they know anyhow!!

pocon1 · 07-26-2005, 11:02 PM

nothing to say

ncgti · 07-27-2005, 04:33 PM

just remember that old saw, us lefties are the only ones in our right mind

07-26-2005, 04:08 PM	#41 (permalink)
Destrox Metal and Rock 4 Life Location: Phoenix	Left: Writing primary hand Eating Drawing Can do a impressive one handed typing better then some peoples 2 handed with just my left. Left hand also reacts faster then the right. Left is far more dexterous. Right: Throwing Right arm is FAR stronger then the left. Right hand seems to be much more pain-resistant for punching things Golf Mouse Watch hand. Both: Writing (right is weaker and slower, but I can still do both legibly) Batting (baseball) Piano can go solo on either hand, but both work in unison. So, does this make me left, right or ambi? I prefer to just say left since its just easier. I also like the idea that since writing for me is primarily Left hadned, and I'm a very creative person (drawing, imagination, etc) follows with the common idea that lefties are just that. __________________ You bore me.... next. Last edited by Destrox; 07-26-2005 at 04:11 PM..

07-26-2005, 04:55 PM	#43 (permalink)
hunnychile Alien Anthropologist Location: Between Boredom and Nirvana	Another interesting twist...I'm a leftie - almost all the way (politics included I proudly add)...I always play golf right-handed (so I can use other peoples clubs, esp. when I travel) - that is if they are short enough clubs. /double whammy/ How many of Us Lefties mouse with their left hand? I now mouse & draw with my right hand because I blew out my left wrist illustrating on computer 12 years ago. Since then, I've become much more ambidextrous. It's kinda fun, in fact. I write notes with my left hand while I'm using the computer with my right and for some reason the boss thinks this is rather cool. (He's a dweeb tho-) __________________ "I need compassion, understanding and chocolate." - NJB Last edited by hunnychile; 07-26-2005 at 04:57 PM..

07-26-2005, 05:52 PM	#46 (permalink)
kramus loving the curves Location: my Lady's manor	I am completely right handed. However there are times when I have to draw with my left hand to get the correct "angle" or whatever - not often but when I have to I will. __________________ And now to disengage the clutch of the forebrain ... I'm going with this - if you like artwork visit http://markfineart.ca

07-26-2005, 06:07 PM	#47 (permalink)
doodlebird pío pío Location: on a branch about to break	do there seem to be an inordinate amount of lefties here? what does that say about our tfp population? or is it just lefties who chose to respond? i am mostly righty. exceptions: eating & baseball, where i am a switch hitter. and yes, it's only in baseball... nowhere else, gutter brain. no i do not "kick with the other foot" or any other euphamism. ok, i don't fence, but i can't believe no one brought up The Princess Bride... this from IMDB: [Fencing] Inigo Montoya: You are wonderful. Man in Black: Thank you; I've worked hard to become so. Inigo Montoya: I admit it, you are better than I am. Man in Black: Then why are you smiling? Inigo Montoya: Because I know something you don't know. Man in Black: And what is that? Inigo Montoya: I... am not left-handed. [Moves his sword to his right hand and gains an advantage] Man in Black: You are amazing. Inigo Montoya: I ought to be, after 20 years. Man in Black: Oh, there's something I ought to tell you. Inigo Montoya: Tell me. Man in Black: I'm not left-handed either. [Moves his sword to his right hand and regains his advantage] __________________ xoxo doodle

07-26-2005, 06:09 PM	#48 (permalink)
hunnychile Alien Anthropologist Location: Between Boredom and Nirvana	funny how bad we lefties are considered in some cultures..wtf do they know anyhow!! __________________ "I need compassion, understanding and chocolate." - NJB

07-26-2005, 11:02 PM	#49 (permalink)
pocon1 Banned	nothing to say Last edited by pocon1; 07-06-2008 at 10:03 PM..

07-27-2005, 04:33 PM	#50 (permalink)
ncgti Tilted Location: the great north state	just remember that old saw, us lefties are the only ones in our right mind