Univ. bans clapping, tells students to use “jazz hands” instead

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Clapping as been banned at a leading universty's students' union "to avoid triggering anxiety".

The University of Manchester Students' Union passed the resolution to ban clapping at student union events at the first Senate session of the academic year on September 27, according to student newspaper the Mancunion. "

“It was argued that the loud noise of traditional clapping and whooping pose an issue to students with anxiety or sensory issues. BSL clapping – or, jazz hands – would be a more inclusive form of expression," the paper said.

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