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3_Words t1_j6h2iik wrote

Reply to comment by Dark_solder18 in Humans are one of the few species that sees the raising of our arms as a sign of peace rather than aggression. by crookshanks_cat

literally even how handshakes started, originally people shook hands by shaking each others forearms, this was to prove you did not carry a weapon in your dominate hand.

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KuaLeifArne t1_j6i4vpb wrote

I wonder what would happen if a person was left handed. Could they wield a weapon in their left hand while shaking with their right?

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Doreen666 t1_j6iir4i wrote

no, it's impossible to shake a hand with something in your other hand

try it if you dont believe me

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