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cammy
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 Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:47 am Post subject: Left-handedness in India |
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| I'd like to know if any of you have observed the reaction to left-handed teachers and other employees in India. In many cultures left-handedness is considered inauspicious and even demonic - traditionally in Europe as well. As a student and teacher in India I will be writing a lot and need to know what to expect. |
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oxi
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| Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:45 am Post subject: Re: Left-handedness in India |
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| cammy wrote: |
| I'd like to know if any of you have observed the reaction to left-handed teachers and other employees in India. In many cultures left-handedness is considered inauspicious and even demonic - traditionally in Europe as well. As a student and teacher in India I will be writing a lot and need to know what to expect. |
I found locals in Delhi and Chennai thought it odd, not demonic, that I wrote with my left hand. Not really a problem. But.... disgusting to eat with my left hand. You may already know that's the "toilet" hand. |
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gonzo85
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Location: California
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:35 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, agree with the "toilet hand" comment. But no, I'm left-handed & lived in India, no one really bugged about it. |
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