{"id":25391,"date":"2024-02-14T10:35:47","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T18:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4x4training.com\/w\/?p=25391"},"modified":"2024-02-17T12:54:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T20:54:24","slug":"every-off-road-trip-needs-a-leftie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.4x4training.com\/w\/every-off-road-trip-needs-a-leftie\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Off-Road Trip Needs A Lefty!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Pity the left-handed person. With something like 90 percent of the population right-handed, lefties are at a distinct disadvantage. But it\u2019s not all bad news. In fact, lefties offer unique contributions to society.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re probably thinking, \u201cHey, Tom, what do you know about left-handed people?\u201d Quite a bit, actually. I am one. Going on any many, many years, in fact. That\u2019s a lot of living in a right-handed world. I have nothing against right-handed people, mind you. Just thought it\u2019s time to stand up to the 10 – 15 percent of the population that favors the left hand.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s it like to be left-handed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As I mentioned, it\u2019s tough living in a right-handed world. Almost all coffee cups are made for right-handed people. No, I\u2019m not talking about the placement of the handle. It\u2019s the image or saying on the cup. When I grab a right-handed coffee cup, the saying faces away. I don\u2019t get to enjoy the inspiring phrase along with my cup of joe.<\/p>\n

Of course, the same holds true for a right-handed person who uses a left-handed mug.<\/p>\n

Scissors are the same way. The majority are right-handed. We lefties have to search for a left-hand model. Or risk cutting at an angle or a curve.<\/p>\n

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left hand shower<\/p><\/div>\n

Certain tools are right-handed, too. I\u2019ve become somewhat ambidextrous from using power tools over the years.<\/p>\n

When we write or sign anything, we have to hold the left hand at a weird angle so we can see what we\u2019re writing. We call it the hooked position. Geez. I get writer\u2019s cramp at those book-signing events.<\/p>\n

Lefties offer unique talents<\/strong><\/p>\n

We left-handed people are indispensable. You should invite at least one left-handed person to every four-wheeling excursion. Occasionally, a task requires reaching into a left-hand corner or space. Those situations are a bit awkward for a right-handed person. Not so for a leftie.<\/p>\n

\"\"If you have just one set of gloves, you can share a glove with a right-handed buddy. Each person gets a glove suitable for the strong arm.<\/p>\n

Play baseball? You have some advantage over right-handed hitters, research shows. As a group, lefties have a higher hitting average. Due to their stance at the plate, they\u2019re in position to punch a grounder to right center. And then get a jump on the throw to first base.<\/p>\n

Food cooked in a Dutch oven tastes much better when prepared by a leftie. Stirring the pot in a counterclockwise motion brings out the flavors more effectively. I\u2019m serious! My stews and peach cobblers are a hit during every outing. It\u2019s that slow, methodical stirring and mixing with my left hand that brings out the best in those ingredients.<\/p>\n

Notable left-handed people throughout history<\/strong><\/p>\n

We lefties are in good company. Here is just a sampling of famous or important left-handed people:<\/p>\n