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re: Hands in pockets - a sign of weakness?

Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:59 am to
Posted by robchand58
Denham Springs LA
Member since Nov 2012
676 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 9:59 am to
No confidence issues here. But I do have injured rotator cuffs, and when my arms hang on their own weight it hurts after a bit. Putting my hands in my pocket, or behind my head, across car seats takes the weight off and holds off the pain. Getting old sucks.
Posted by CitizenK
BR
Member since Aug 2019
16505 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 10:11 am to
It means he finds you as no threat to him. Probably doesn't feel threatened by anyone else.
Posted by Tchefuncte Tiger
Bat'n Rudge
Member since Oct 2004
64044 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 10:19 am to
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I'm not sure why, but in the USMC we'd get knocked the hell out for having hands in our pockets.



Air Force gloves.
Posted by meeple
Carcassonne
Member since May 2011
11486 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 10:47 am to
quote:

walks up with his hands in his pockets and keeps them there during the entire duration of his conversation with me

What's his background. I spent most of my career at a place where we were not supposed to touch things in the production environment. So I got in the habit of walking with my hands in pockets in these areas, which has carried over to other things especially at work.
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
76781 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 10:49 am to
i have my hands in my pockets most of the time.
Posted by Boudreaux35
BR
Member since Sep 2007
22281 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 10:56 am to
quote:

the dude always sheepishly walks up with his hands in his pockets and keeps them there during the entire duration


He's tired of you staring at his crotch so he's trying to hide his bulge.
Posted by TreeDawg
Central, La.
Member since Jan 2005
27144 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 11:28 am to
quote:

Hands in pockets - a sign of weakness? by VolsOut4Harambe


I have been pondering this exact thought. I work with a bunch of millennial hipster types. Is it a thing now to walk around with your hands in your pockets? It looks like they are trying way too hard to be cool.

quote:

When I was a kid, my dad would tell me to take my hands out of my pockets in any situation


Me too, was taught the same thing.
Posted by LarryDavid
Los Angeles
Member since Sep 2010
4207 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 11:31 am to
It is a sign of weakness according to Joe Navaro, body language expert. His books and lectures are fascinating. After awhile, you really can see through people just by the way they react, or carry themselves.
Posted by dakarx
Member since Sep 2018
8620 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 11:33 am to
If his hands are in his pockets, then he's not touching, breaking, or otherwise screwing things up. Leave him alone.

Posted by brett randall
Depends on the moment.
Member since Feb 2007
1766 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 11:34 am to
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I still say hit him.


When in doubt, go with this.
Posted by YouAre8Up
in a house
Member since Mar 2011
12792 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 11:35 am to
Why are you attempting to scope out another dudes junk bruh?
Posted by tketaco
Sunnyside, Houston
Member since Jan 2010
21814 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 11:54 am to
You're gonna get a FB Request from him to eat your arse.
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George, LA
Member since Aug 2004
80825 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 12:03 pm to
quote:

, I just like jerking myself off with my fingertips. It’s a talent I take pride in.


Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
103868 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 12:05 pm to
I prefer to cross my arms and glare in disapproval at my lessers
Posted by nobigdeal69
baton rouge
Member since Nov 2009
2287 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 12:08 pm to
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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?


My dad did this as well. I have no confidence, and I'm always anxious, but I sure as shite don't put my hands in my pockets.
Posted by adamb2151
Houston, Texas
Member since Jun 2013
6586 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 12:17 pm to
Posted by ctiger69
Member since May 2005
31030 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 12:37 pm to
He is weak.

Fire him or get him a gym membership.
Posted by keks tadpole
Yellow Leaf Creek
Member since Feb 2017
8869 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 12:51 pm to
Depends on if you can tell there is a .38 in that pocket.
Posted by SEClint
New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR
Member since Nov 2006
49487 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 12:58 pm to
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When I was a kid, my dad would tell me to take my hands out of my pockets in any situation. 


Was your dad a prick state trooper?
Posted by Red5LSU
Knoxville
Member since Aug 2011
494 posts
Posted on 12/12/19 at 1:01 pm to
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