It rather reminds me of those who have just given up smoking, they often complain that they have nothing to do with their hands!

If we were Italian, there would be no problem, we would only have to talk!

David you cannot stand like me, you're not short enough!
When I am walking with nothing in my hands, I tend to swing my arms a bit, not hard to do since wearing a kilt make you feel 10 feet tall walking down the street. I'm sure I walk faster in a kilt!