Hands inside pocket

[Classik]

It is really astonishing that some cultures find it very rude and offensive if you put your hands inside your pocket while speaking to someone else, especially to an elderly one.

What's your culture here?

 

[jasonc]

It is really astonishing that some cultures find it very rude and offensive if you put your hands inside your pocket while speaking to someone else, especially to an elderly one.

What's your culture here?

lol army etiquette

 

[Classik]

lol army etiquette

And of recent?

 

[Lewis]

Pocket pool

 

[jasonc]

And of recent?

No only in both the army and marines.prolly from old days. Been this way since before I joined

 

[Jesus' Follower]

The UK don't particularly mind that, however, arms folded (a defensive stance) isn't advisable.
I tend to have my hands in my pockets a lot - hey - keep them warm or loose them to a chilly wind (not a good excuse in sumner though, however I digress).

 

[Classik]

Another is, keeping your arms akimbo, in some cultures

 

[Jesus' Follower]

I'm sorry, please help me out; what does akimbo mean?

 

[Willie T]

Psychologically, it is considered to indicate uncomfortableness and/or a lack of confidence. It will usually work against you on a date, or in a job interview.

 

[Classik]

akimbo?
a posture: armss on the hips, tummy pushing out...kinda of awkward positioning of the body

 

[jasonc]

Pocket pool

lol. yeah sure,lol.

 

[Willie T]

In all truthfulness, a person looking for a job with my companies, walking in with their hands in their pockets, rated almost as low as a guy not taking his hat off, needing a shave, or wearing flip-flops . I usually didn't even seriously consider them unless they REALLY surprised me with something outstanding.

 

[Blake]

People really should educate themselves on body language, how to read it and speak it to your advantage.

 

[evenifigoalone]

Don't think it matters in casual conversation in the US, but I could be wrong.

Psychologically, it is considered to indicate uncomfortableness and/or a lack of confidence. It will usually work against you on a date, or in a job interview.

That's good to know.

 

[Jesus' Follower]

akimbo?
a posture: armss on the hips, tummy pushing out...kinda of awkward positioning of the body

Thank you, a description I have not heard.

 

[Jesus' Follower]

akimbo?
a posture: armss on the hips, tummy pushing out...kinda of awkward positioning of the body

It appears as the person is supercilious to others, which may not be received very well.

 

[Classik]

supercilious

in some cases, if not in most cases, it is the case. superiority

 

[Willie T]

People really should educate themselves on body language, how to read it and speak it to your advantage.

Amen to this. I have used such for decades......... and I don't even have to call it "discernment." LOL

 

[Willie T]

It appears as the person is supercilious to others, which may not be received very well.

in some cases, if not in most cases, it is the case. superiority

Interestingly, when you are comfortable enough with such behavior not to simply "react" to it, you soon begin to see how much just the opposite is true.