Why is it that people duck in the rain, do they really think the rain won't hit them?

Answer 1

Silly! It is the weight of the water on them that hunches them like that

Answer 2

Probably just a reaction, or maybe they are trying to keep their face from getting wet so they point it away from the direction of the rain.

In fact, I guess ducking would reduce surface area that is exposed because unless there is splashing, the rain isn't going to bounce off the ground (I take that ducking involves a bit of a bending state so that some of the body is facing the ground whereas it was more vertical prior to that).

Answer 3

People don't like rain in their face and eyes. Ducking prevents rain from hitting their face.

Answer 4

People "duck" to keep the rain off of their necks. (like a turtle)
Who likes cold water on your neck?
It just looks like they are trying to be smaller so the rain won't hit them.

Answer 5

I would think its a natural reflex. If something hits you in the head, your reflex is to duck. I guess a couple drops of rain is enough to cause the reaction.

Answer 6

People are protecting their eyes from being struck by fast moving drops of often cold rain drops.

Answer 7

maybe they're trying to be a DUCK. not ducking. :)

i hear ducks like the rain.

Answer 8

good one i think that its the reaction from the rain hitting them and them not wanting to get wet dont you think?

Answer 9

Duck duck GOOSE

Answer 10

They are attempting to keep the rain off their faces...in is instinctive and you do it too