That pocket reflex

[bubba]

I just hook my thumbs in my belt like I always have. It was more comfortable than trying to jam my hands in my pockets.

[Richland]

When a Marine puts his hands in his pockets He is told to "Take off his Army Gloves
When A Soldier puts his hands in his pockets he is told To Take off his AirForce gloves."
When an Airman puts his hands in his pockets is he told to "take off his Navy gloves???" etc. etc.

When a kiltted gent tries puts his hands in his pockets he is laughed at......

On fitness: If you dont like the gym, look in to a new craze called Crossfit. It focuses on core strength with movements and excercises wich stimulate the heart and major muscle groups. I have not been this sore since the military.
the entire workiout is only 20 to 30 min long and it is a smoker..
"What does not kill me makes me stronger" Conan the Barbarian.

[arrogcow]

When a Marine puts his hands in his pockets He is told to "Take off his Army Gloves
When A Soldier puts his hands in his pockets he is told To Take off his AirForce gloves."
When an Airman puts his hands in his pockets is he told to "take off his Navy gloves???" etc. etc.

When I was in the army, we called it "Ranger Mittens".

Adam

[Kilted KT]

When in a psych class in college, I learned that the hands in the pockets is a nervous/defensive mechanism. Hides the contents of the hands, as well as offeres a sort of protection to the softer parts of the anatomy. Crossing the arms about the chest was also noted as a defensive measure for similar reasons.

I've found it to be more effective and comfortable to hold your hands behind your back, hooked into your belt if standing for a long period of time. This pose, if I recall correctly, is one of overt confidence, and ( in some circumstances) defiance...as if you are offering your more sensative parts up, daring one to advance.

[pbpersson]

THANK GOODNESS! ONE THING WITH A KILT I DON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT!



I don't suffer from the "hands in the pockets" problem because I tend to fidget and if I give my hands something to do, they will start exploring without my permission.

I know it sounds strange, but if I have my hand in my pocket part of my brain is going on this treasure hunt and while I am talking to someone, my hand is finding pocket knives in there, and opening them up and exploring them....and I have hurt myself that way.

So...no hands in the pockets for me.

[Kilted KT]

THANK GOODNESS! ONE THING WITH A KILT I DON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT!



I don't suffer from the "hands in the pockets" problem because I tend to fidget and if I give my hands something to do, they will start exploring without my permission.

I know it sounds strange, but if I have my hand in my pocket part of my brain is going on this treasure hunt and while I am talking to someone, my hand is finding pocket knives in there, and opening them up and exploring them....and I have hurt myself that way.

So...no hands in the pockets for me.

If I were you, I would stay away from UK of any kind...you and pockets seem to be a REALLY bad combination ( opening a pocket knife while still pocketed is a scary image!)

[davedove]

When in a psych class in college, I learned that the hands in the pockets is a nervous/defensive mechanism. Hides the contents of the hands, as well as offeres a sort of protection to the softer parts of the anatomy. Crossing the arms about the chest was also noted as a defensive measure for similar reasons.

I've found it to be more effective and comfortable to hold your hands behind your back, hooked into your belt if standing for a long period of time. This pose, if I recall correctly, is one of overt confidence, and ( in some circumstances) defiance...as if you are offering your more sensative parts up, daring one to advance.

I usually find that putting my hands in my pocket is just a way of putting them SOMEWHERE. Leaving them dangling at my side isn't comfortable, nor is holding them behind my back for an extended period of time.

I will hook them in my belt, perhaps the strap of a backpack, or whatever at times.

While in the Army, I did manage to keep away from the "Air Force gloves" while in uniform, but that's been 15 years.

[Richland]

Parade Rest..... I still stand that way when speaking to folks of high rank. ram rod straight, feet shoulder width apart, arms behind you, hands in the small of your back..

[David Dalglish]

I am usually with my wife, when walking I normaly hold her hand ( sad or what-we have only been married for 42 years). otherwise she has me loaded with shopping bags so dont have to worry about hand position-straight down & extending.

[GlassMan]

I don't have a problem at all with my hands in my pockets. I keep one hand busy leaning on my cane, and I make sure that my other hand is either busy holding a glass of single malt or a good pipe.