That pocket reflex

[KiltedKnight]

Freelander,

Never thought about that before...I was always raised that you weren't supposed to go around with your hands in your pockets, guess it comes from my Dad's time in service. In Highland day "kit" I usually carry some sort of walking stick which keeps one hand occupied at least.

I suppose you could carry a "swagger stick", but some might think you a wee bit odd...

Cheers (b)!

T.

Absolutely true! I spent 21 years in the Army and never got into the habit of putting my hands into my pockets unless I was trying to retrieve something and that "Swagger Stick" idea? The only people that I've ever seen that didn't look utterly rediculous with a Swagger Stick was a General Officer in the military, who, by the way is the only one authorized under the Regs. to carry one. To me it would appear the same as if someone was wearing a military award with the kilt that they weren't authorized to have or hadn't earned. That being said, I do find that a walking stick comes in handy or if raining, a good umbrella does just fine to keep the hands busy. Absent either of these I find that my wife comes in handy, I haven't been able to keep my hands off her for 19 years now...

Chris.

[Pour1Malt]

yur thumbs will rest quite comforatably in yur belt or oan yur sporran chain......

it also helps tae hae a dram in at least yin hand!

[Mattg]

I end up just folding my arms on my chest, but that gets hot in the summer.

[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.