2006-07-07 22:49:11 · 15 answers · asked by raerae2 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Though I actually attempted to find the history behind this etiquette on the internet, I was unsuccessful... as a result, I think I'll focus on common sense here...
In general, pointing your finger has 2 noticeable effects.
1) It singles the person out.
2) It indicates a sense of superiority in the pointer over the pointee.
It would seem, when coupling the two together, that there would be a strong sense of "rudeness" in pointing simply because it draws attention to that particular person while putting them down.
So, think about it this way... if you made a mistake and someone decided to literally point it out by pointing at you, would you really want everyone else around you to know that you're now inferior to this other person?? It doesn't make someone feel all that good about themselves or the situation.
2006-07-14 11:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by chasewystone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess mainly because it could make the other person uncomfortable. None of us want to be pointed at and talked about. It goes back to the Golden Rule.
2006-07-08 05:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by accopr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember that when you point one finger at someone..there is 4 more pointing right back at ya
2006-07-15 00:41:42 · answer #3 · answered by carriec 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My teacher before said that it's rude to point someone if you blame her/him.The one finger is for her and the rest is for you.But if you point and it's not a bad intention it's alright.Depends.
2006-07-08 05:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by lainskie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you point at someone, you are singling them out and drawing attention to them and they may not be comfortable with that.
2006-07-08 12:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask someone to point at you you will get the answer!
2006-07-08 05:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by Jackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...
Simply bcoz we r humans n we need at least some respect 4 others
2006-07-08 05:56:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judt point at yourself and see if it is rude or not
2006-07-08 05:53:07 · answer #8 · answered by tran k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invasion of thier Personal space, or the singleing out of them, not sure it bugs the H*** out of me too and I don't know why.
2006-07-08 06:32:15 · answer #9 · answered by pinewhispers1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only depends on the culture.
2006-07-08 05:52:26 · answer #10 · answered by Jolly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋