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Happy International Left Hander's day!
https://www.tumblr.com/prguitarman/824834281519087616/prguitarman-happy-left-handers-day
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Happy International Left Hander's day!
https://www.tumblr.com/prguitarman/824834281519087616/prguitarman-happy-left-handers-day
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Happy International Left Handers Day to all who celebrate!
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Happy International Left Handers Day to all who celebrate!
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RE: https://cosocial.ca/@PaulBusch/117088170941663698
Happy day fellow lefties! #lefthanded
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RE: https://cosocial.ca/@PaulBusch/117088170941663698
Happy day fellow lefties! #lefthanded
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Good Morning #Canada
We need to show some southpaw love today because it's International Left-handers Day. Canada ranks near the top as a country with a high percentage of #LeftHanded citizens (13%) and a school survey from 2019 reports our east coast leads the nation with "sinister hands", a reference made by Nuns in the 60s. According to the internet, therefore true, your handedness is determined by genetics and set in the 8th week of pregnancy.#CanadaIsAwesome
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/left-handers-day-august-13-1.6934101 -
Good Morning #Canada
We need to show some southpaw love today because it's International Left-handers Day. Canada ranks near the top as a country with a high percentage of #LeftHanded citizens (13%) and a school survey from 2019 reports our east coast leads the nation with "sinister hands", a reference made by Nuns in the 60s. According to the internet, therefore true, your handedness is determined by genetics and set in the 8th week of pregnancy.#CanadaIsAwesome
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/left-handers-day-august-13-1.6934101 -
❓#QuestionOfTheWeek Do you have any left-handers in your family? 🤚
https://youtube.com/shorts/qhOEX5fY6tY
Handedness clusters in families but resists simple inheritance models — twin studies point to a modest genetic contribution rather than a single decisive gene. Which makes it exactly the kind of trait worth collecting anecdotally across a family tree.
Tell us about the left-handers in your family:
https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2068403
#CollaborativeGenealogy #WhereGenealogistsCollaborate #LeftHanded #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #FamilyStories
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❓#QuestionOfTheWeek Do you have any left-handers in your family? 🤚
https://youtube.com/shorts/qhOEX5fY6tY
Handedness clusters in families but resists simple inheritance models — twin studies point to a modest genetic contribution rather than a single decisive gene. Which makes it exactly the kind of trait worth collecting anecdotally across a family tree.
Tell us about the left-handers in your family:
https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2068403
#CollaborativeGenealogy #WhereGenealogistsCollaborate #LeftHanded #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #FamilyStories
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Neal Stephenson on the benefits of ✍️ #Writing by hand (including tips on #LeftHanded writing with a #FountainPen).
https://nealstephenson.substack.com/p/writing-by-hand-is-good-for-your
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Neal Stephenson on the benefits of ✍️ #Writing by hand (including tips on #LeftHanded writing with a #FountainPen).
https://nealstephenson.substack.com/p/writing-by-hand-is-good-for-your
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DATE: August 2, 2026 at 07:00AM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Left-handed university students show higher neuroticism compared to their right-handed peers
A study of university students from the University of Vienna, Austria found that right-handed students tended to be somewhat more extraverted, conscientious, and emotionally stable compared to their left-handed peers. Females tended to have higher depression scores than males. The paper was published in Brain and Cognition.
The human brain is structurally divided into two hemispheres that exhibit some functional differences. This is referred to as hemispheric specialization or brain lateralization. Although the two hemispheres work together continuously, some abilities are more strongly represented in one hemisphere than the other.
Language is often more left-lateralized, while aspects of spatial attention, face processing, and emotional communication are frequently associated more strongly with the right hemisphere. Brain asymmetry also includes structural differences, such as variations in the size, shape, or cortical thickness of corresponding regions on the two sides. These patterns are not identical in everyone and can vary with handedness, development, experience, and neurological conditions.
Study author Sonja Kuderer and her colleagues note that left- or right-handedness—i.e., which hand a person uses as the dominant one—has to do with how functions are divided between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. They point out that existing evidence suggests that non-right-handedness is linked with increased interhemispheric communication.
Left-handers also seem to exhibit reduced lateralization, a trait that is hypothesized to confer different evolutionary advantages. These advantages might have contributed to the preservation of left-handedness in the population. The authors of this study set out to explore the relationship between handedness, sex, personality, and depression.
Study participants were 198 students at the University of Vienna in Austria. Nearly 92% of them were Austrian or German nationals. 105 participants were women. Participants’ average age was 24 years.
Study participants completed assessments of personality (the NEO Five-Factor Inventory, NEO-FFI), depression (the Beck Depression Inventory – II), and handedness (the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory).
Results showed that right-handed students tended to score higher on conscientiousness and extraversion, while scoring lower on neuroticism compared to left-handed students. In other words, right-handed students tended to be somewhat more extraverted, conscientious, and emotionally stable compared to left-handed students. Female students tended to score higher on the depression assessment.
Further analyses revealed that consistently left-handed male and consistently right-handed female students tended to have the highest depression scores, whereas inconsistent right-handed female and consistent right-handed male students tended to have the lowest scores.
“These findings suggest that handedness and sex independently and interactively shape personality and depressive symptoms, emphasizing the role of lateralization and sex-specific neurobiological mechanisms in affective functioning,” the study authors concluded.
The study contributes to the scientific knowledge about links between personality and handedness. However, it should be noted that the study was conducted on a sample of German-speaking university students. Results in other demographic and cultural groups might differ.
The paper, “Sex and handedness differences in Big Five personality traits and depression: Investigating the role of cerebral lateralization,” was authored by Sonja Kuderer, Christoph Rotter, and Sylvia Kirchengast.
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #LeftHanded #Handedness #PersonalityTraits #BigFive #Neuroticism #Extraversion #Conscientiousness #Depression #BrainLateralization #HemisphericDifferences
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DATE: August 2, 2026 at 07:00AM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Left-handed university students show higher neuroticism compared to their right-handed peers
A study of university students from the University of Vienna, Austria found that right-handed students tended to be somewhat more extraverted, conscientious, and emotionally stable compared to their left-handed peers. Females tended to have higher depression scores than males. The paper was published in Brain and Cognition.
The human brain is structurally divided into two hemispheres that exhibit some functional differences. This is referred to as hemispheric specialization or brain lateralization. Although the two hemispheres work together continuously, some abilities are more strongly represented in one hemisphere than the other.
Language is often more left-lateralized, while aspects of spatial attention, face processing, and emotional communication are frequently associated more strongly with the right hemisphere. Brain asymmetry also includes structural differences, such as variations in the size, shape, or cortical thickness of corresponding regions on the two sides. These patterns are not identical in everyone and can vary with handedness, development, experience, and neurological conditions.
Study author Sonja Kuderer and her colleagues note that left- or right-handedness—i.e., which hand a person uses as the dominant one—has to do with how functions are divided between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. They point out that existing evidence suggests that non-right-handedness is linked with increased interhemispheric communication.
Left-handers also seem to exhibit reduced lateralization, a trait that is hypothesized to confer different evolutionary advantages. These advantages might have contributed to the preservation of left-handedness in the population. The authors of this study set out to explore the relationship between handedness, sex, personality, and depression.
Study participants were 198 students at the University of Vienna in Austria. Nearly 92% of them were Austrian or German nationals. 105 participants were women. Participants’ average age was 24 years.
Study participants completed assessments of personality (the NEO Five-Factor Inventory, NEO-FFI), depression (the Beck Depression Inventory – II), and handedness (the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory).
Results showed that right-handed students tended to score higher on conscientiousness and extraversion, while scoring lower on neuroticism compared to left-handed students. In other words, right-handed students tended to be somewhat more extraverted, conscientious, and emotionally stable compared to left-handed students. Female students tended to score higher on the depression assessment.
Further analyses revealed that consistently left-handed male and consistently right-handed female students tended to have the highest depression scores, whereas inconsistent right-handed female and consistent right-handed male students tended to have the lowest scores.
“These findings suggest that handedness and sex independently and interactively shape personality and depressive symptoms, emphasizing the role of lateralization and sex-specific neurobiological mechanisms in affective functioning,” the study authors concluded.
The study contributes to the scientific knowledge about links between personality and handedness. However, it should be noted that the study was conducted on a sample of German-speaking university students. Results in other demographic and cultural groups might differ.
The paper, “Sex and handedness differences in Big Five personality traits and depression: Investigating the role of cerebral lateralization,” was authored by Sonja Kuderer, Christoph Rotter, and Sylvia Kirchengast.
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Private, vetted email list for mental health professionals: https://www.clinicians-exchange.org
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #LeftHanded #Handedness #PersonalityTraits #BigFive #Neuroticism #Extraversion #Conscientiousness #Depression #BrainLateralization #HemisphericDifferences
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How do you trim the nails on your dominant hand? I'm ambidextrous and I have a pair of scissors for each hand, how do mono-dextrous people do it?
#NailCare #Ambidextrous #RightHanded #LeftHanded -
How do you trim the nails on your dominant hand? I'm ambidextrous and I have a pair of scissors for each hand, how do mono-dextrous people do it?
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Left handed people of the world, unite! We must stand together against our greatest oppressors: Spiral notebooks, right-handed scissors, and the side of our hands being perpetually stained with ink and graphite. Who is with me? #LeftHanded #Southpaws #LeftyStruggles
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Left handed people of the world, unite! We must stand together against our greatest oppressors: Spiral notebooks, right-handed scissors, and the side of our hands being perpetually stained with ink and graphite. Who is with me? #LeftHanded #Southpaws #LeftyStruggles
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A bug which affected only left handed users
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/07/a-bug-which-only-affected-left-handed-users/
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48831587
#HackerNews #leftHanded #techBug #userExperience #softwareIssues
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A bug which affected only left handed users
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/07/a-bug-which-only-affected-left-handed-users/
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48831587
#HackerNews #leftHanded #techBug #userExperience #softwareIssues
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Go lefties! The left rules!
#Lefthanded
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:acfge6gajbjgrncvsjoavp4b/post/3mptd35ypsk27 -
I've been thinking a lot about design lately -- next spring I'm teaching a course in the ethics of software design -- and I realized that even something like an iPad cover / stand can be right-handed, in a way.
When the iPad is propped up using the cover in the photo, the home button has to be on the right. But I'm left-handed, so whenever I want to use the home button for the Touch ID, I have to reach across the tablet. It's not hard, but it's slightly awkward.
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I've been thinking a lot about design lately -- next spring I'm teaching a course in the ethics of software design -- and I realized that even something like an iPad cover / stand can be right-handed, in a way.
When the iPad is propped up using the cover in the photo, the home button has to be on the right. But I'm left-handed, so whenever I want to use the home button for the Touch ID, I have to reach across the tablet. It's not hard, but it's slightly awkward.
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Old vs new. I’ve bought my first fountain pen in probably over twenty years. I’ve always loved writing with them but I transitioned to writing more digitally in recent times. Now I want to write more by hand again and for this reason I bought a new fountain pen. It’s almost the same as the one I got when I went to school but this time I got it with a left handed nib and an engraving of my chosen name (and legal name since one and a half years) and a very pretty colour called „black purple“. I also got a converter with it to have a better selection of inks.
Edit:typo
#fountainpens #fountainpen #writing #newpen #oldvsnew #handwriting #lamyalstar #lamy #lefthanded
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Old vs new. I’ve bought my first fountain pen in probably over twenty years. I’ve always loved writing with them but I transitioned to writing more digitally in recent times. Now I want to write more by hand again and for this reason I bought a new fountain pen. It’s almost the same as the one I got when I went to school but this time I got it with a left handed nib and an engraving of my chosen name (and legal name since one and a half years) and a very pretty colour called „black purple“. I also got a converter with it to have a better selection of inks.
Edit:typo
#fountainpens #fountainpen #writing #newpen #oldvsnew #handwriting #lamyalstar #lamy #lefthanded
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One for my lefty friends I considered as I was brushing my teeth with my non dominant right hand to mix things up...
Do you ever use your right hand for practice, fun, normally use left dominant switch it up, etc.
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One for my lefty friends I considered as I was brushing my teeth with my non dominant right hand to mix things up...
Do you ever use your right hand for practice, fun, normally use left dominant switch it up, etc.
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Most people will never truly know the struggle of being a left-handed person trying to use a dollar store can opener.
#lefty #productdesign #ergonomics #thestruggleisreal #lefthanded #kitchentools
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Most people will never truly know the struggle of being a left-handed person trying to use a dollar store can opener.
#lefty #productdesign #ergonomics #thestruggleisreal #lefthanded #kitchentools
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I am ready to expand my bass playing. I will be keeping my Artist PB2 LH. It keeps in tune really well during practice and I have made a number of adjustments (and soldering) to keep it working.
I spent an hour with this left-handed PJ beauty.
https://www.schecterguitars.com/Stiletto-Stealth-5-LH?quantity=1&custitem_color_master_list=618
I have been waiting all year to it to come in. I spent an hour exploring the tones and trying different styles. 5 string does means more muting work. The B string makes some serious bass notes I have never made before. When I get back from OS, I will try it with my own amp for a proper comparison. The setup out-of-the-box was playable. I did point out the intonation needs work, and they will be fixing that.
I have one large fault with my Artist bass. Slapping is next to impossible. I thought it was me. The Schecter slaps hard :D
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I am ready to expand my bass playing. I will be keeping my Artist PB2 LH. It keeps in tune really well during practice and I have made a number of adjustments (and soldering) to keep it working.
I spent an hour with this left-handed PJ beauty.
https://www.schecterguitars.com/Stiletto-Stealth-5-LH?quantity=1&custitem_color_master_list=618
I have been waiting all year to it to come in. I spent an hour exploring the tones and trying different styles. 5 string does means more muting work. The B string makes some serious bass notes I have never made before. When I get back from OS, I will try it with my own amp for a proper comparison. The setup out-of-the-box was playable. I did point out the intonation needs work, and they will be fixing that.
I have one large fault with my Artist bass. Slapping is next to impossible. I thought it was me. The Schecter slaps hard :D
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Science finally explains my small brain and frequent knuckle-walking!
(Actually, this summary only explains asymmetrical hand usage, not a specific preference for right-handedness.) #Lefthanded #Southpaw https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260517211429.htm
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First impression:
"Oh, this is some sinister superstitious shit" ⁽ᵖᵘⁿ ⁱⁿᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉᵈ⁾
Real consideration:
This checklist is for an orthopedist. It's good for the doctor to know: being left handed does bring with it orthopedic considerations in a world designed for right handed people. Although, "Disease History" is probably not the best terminology for the checklist
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First impression:
"Oh, this is some sinister superstitious shit" ⁽ᵖᵘⁿ ⁱⁿᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉᵈ⁾
Real consideration:
This checklist is for an orthopedist. It's good for the doctor to know: being left handed does bring with it orthopedic considerations in a world designed for right handed people. Although, "Disease History" is probably not the best terminology for the checklist
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Based on this photo of the spreadable butter (that’s a butter margarine blend), is our household mostly #LeftHanded or #RightHanded? Poll follows…
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Based on this photo of the spreadable butter (that’s a butter margarine blend), is our household mostly #LeftHanded or #RightHanded? Poll follows…
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Study Finds Left-Handed People May Have Competitive Advantages
📰 Original title: Left-Handed People Are More Competitive, Says Science
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Usuarios: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/study-finds-left-handed-people-may-have-competitive-advantages/?redirpost=a745a2a1-3e55-49ee-9595-73dfb103b848
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Do you think there are left handed sewing machines?
Most mechanical devices are right handed, it's assumed to be the default regardless of user, and sewing machines are amongst those.
Left handed sewing machines. That's got to be a thing, right?
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Do you think there are left handed sewing machines?
Most mechanical devices are right handed, it's assumed to be the default regardless of user, and sewing machines are amongst those.
Left handed sewing machines. That's got to be a thing, right?
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As a #lefthanded #PCgamer, I don’t like this trend of keyboards not having number pads.
They’re my WASD damn it 😒😒😒
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As a #lefthanded #PCgamer, I don’t like this trend of keyboards not having number pads.
They’re my WASD damn it 😒😒😒
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Being a leftie who loves fountain pens can be challenging. You've just written a beautiful essay on the left page in your nice Tomoe River notebook, you continue on the right page.... Smudges everywhere as your writing hand moves over what you just wrote.
To prevent this, I'm experimenting with filling my notebook from the back, writing on the right page first, then left. It feels a little awkward but I'm hoping that's just because it is new. Anyone else tried this?
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Being a leftie who loves fountain pens can be challenging. You've just written a beautiful essay on the left page in your nice Tomoe River notebook, you continue on the right page.... Smudges everywhere as your writing hand moves over what you just wrote.
To prevent this, I'm experimenting with filling my notebook from the back, writing on the right page first, then left. It feels a little awkward but I'm hoping that's just because it is new. Anyone else tried this?
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Red Sox agree to 5-year contract with left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/532428/ #5YearContract #95thPercentile #AverageExitVelocity #Baseball #Boston #BostonRed. #ERA #game #HardHitPercentage #Innings #InternationalFreeAgent #LeftHanded #LeftHandedPitcherRangerSuárez #MLB #NationalLeaguePitcher #Philadelphia #PhiladelphiaPhillies #PhiladelphiaPhillies #Phillies #pitcher #RangerSuarez #RedSox #run #Sox #start #strikeout
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Hey #lefthanded #guitarist / #bassist do you play left footed with your #effectsPedals ?
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Hey #lefthanded #guitarist / #bassist do you play left footed with your #effectsPedals ?
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I'm #LeftHanded too & so are/were these people who are/were some of the most creative, famous &/or influential people in history;
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Being left-handed means adapting daily to tools, furniture, and technology designed for someone else. ✋
This article explores real-world challenges left-handers face — and the thoughtful solutions that make environments more inclusive.🔗 https://www.cryovex.com/the-left-handed-life-challenges-and-solutions/
#LeftHanded #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #Ergonomics #HumanCenteredDesign #DesignJustice
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RE: https://sueden.social/@virbonus/115722616271707588
I'm forever explaining to my right-handed wife that us lefties have to do stuff like this all our lives in order to live in a world that assumes everyone is the same.