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Hands in pockets - a sign of weakness?

Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:22 am
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Baw Land
Member since Sep 2017
14917 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:22 am
A new-ish guy I work with constantly comes up to my desk to ask me questions about random things. I don't mind him or his questions, as I'd rather have someone ask than sit in silence and not learn anything. However, the dude always sheepishly walks up with his hands in his pockets and keeps them there during the entire duration of his conversation with me. I don't know why, but it drives me insane.

When I was a kid, my dad would tell me to take my hands out of my pockets in any situation. I guess maybe that has been ingrained a little too hard? Or is this a common belief?
Posted by TDsngumbo
Member since Oct 2011
51617 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:23 am to
No, I just like jerking myself off with my fingertips. It’s a talent I take pride in.
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
40383 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:23 am to
You trying to check his knuckles?
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
45546 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:23 am to
He's playing with himself in your presence.
Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
70119 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:24 am to
Nothing wrong with some pocket pool.
Posted by AUsteriskPride
Albuquerque, NM
Member since Feb 2011
18385 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:25 am to
It takes all types. Guy is probably just a nervous individual or feels like he is a burden asking questions. Sometimes people can be considerate to a fault.

The way I look at it, at least he's taking initiative to ask questions and has the confidence to do that.
Posted by lsufan9193969700
Madisonville
Member since Sep 2003
55951 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:25 am to
I'm not sure why, but in the USMC we'd get knocked the hell out for having hands in our pockets.


Go ahead and smack the shite out of him!



...he could just be cold, baw, or awkwardly attempting to decide what to do with his hands.


I still say hit him.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
179916 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:25 am to
quote:

a sign of weakness?


he's probably just not intimidated by you in the least bit to entertain the idea that he has to impress his manliness upon you.
This post was edited on 12/12/19 at 9:26 am
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
78675 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:26 am to
Cause I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a high five…
Posted by HT713
Galations 4:16
Member since Jan 2011
10028 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:26 am to
maybe it's just a convenient way for him to discreetly scratch his testicles?
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
39253 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:26 am to
It is definitely a sign of low confidence or being nervous. Talk to him and see if you can help make a change.
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
45546 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:27 am to
quote:

I'm not sure why, but in the USMC we'd get knocked the hell out for having hands in our pockets.


It's a cruel joke. They give you all those pockets and then yell at you if they see you using them.
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
151561 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:27 am to
Never heard of pool pocket


Bet he has a hole in one or possibly both of those pockets.


He thinks you’re cute.


Lucky for him he sounds like your type.
Posted by RB10
Member since Nov 2010
52640 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:29 am to
I tend to get very animated with my hands when I'm talking so I either fold my arms or put my hands in my pockets.

If I fold my arms people think I'm an a-hole. If I put my hands in my pockets people think I'm a bitch.

I guess I'll try the "prayer hands" next.
Posted by NfamousPanda
Central
Member since Jan 2016
1206 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:33 am to
Ok boomer
Posted by NOBOTIGER
Member since Sep 2019
270 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:34 am to
What rank is he that determines the number of fingers one can have in their pocket...
Posted by facher08
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
6314 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:34 am to
quote:

If I fold my arms people think I'm an a-hole.


I've gotten this or people think I'm disinterested. It is just the most comfortable way for me to sit. That's it.

People are so insecure.
This post was edited on 12/12/19 at 9:36 am
Posted by CHSTigersFan
Charleston, Arkansas
Member since Jan 2005
2738 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:35 am to
Maybe he has a pocket pistol and he's thinking about popping you with it?
Posted by NIH
Member since Aug 2008
124960 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:38 am to
He definitely thinks OP will suck him off
Posted by eScott
Member since Oct 2008
11376 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:57 am to
He has no respect for you and is just amusing himself out of boredom.

This post was edited on 12/12/19 at 9:58 am
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