Mine does?! I don't know why but it just does it automatically whenever I take a drink my pinky goes up! My family does it sometimes...is it like a gene thing or is it just a mannerism?
2006-08-23 14:46:49 · 31 answers · asked by Earl 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Well my grandpa does it more than me and he's from Brittain so maybe it's like a british thing?
2006-08-23 14:52:35 · update #1
Hi I am Scottish and have always done that and I dont know why.
It was an upper class thing done here in Victorian times.. started from Royalty...So hey if your right about the gene thing maybe we are related ..or even related to royalty..Thanks bro.
2006-08-23 15:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by baling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does also. I have British ancestry, so that may be part of the reason. I do also drink tea, not exclusively; but more frequently than coffee. This is definitely an interesting question. I wonder if anyone has done any research into this topic....Have a good night.
2006-08-23 14:56:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does, especially when the glass or bottle i am holding is light. it is a natural occurrence, not necessarily learned or acquired. when drinking, the weight of the glass or bottle usually does not require all your digits to grasp the object / support the weight ergo, the pinky goes up. rich, poor, female, male, whatever race, it simply happens. however, if what you're holding is heavy, your pinky will "help out" and grasp what you're holding.
2006-08-23 14:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by Big Daddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and it bugs the hell out of me. I find that I must concentrate very hard to keep it from happening. Change the grip on the cup, so that all four finger wrap around, but keep your thumb off the container. This should keep your pinky finger in place.
2006-08-23 14:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by blamurfen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my pinky always goes up! Me hubby makes fun of me for it..lol..then again my pinky go up when I hand something to people...u know my pinky is always up even when just walkin..lol..
I do come from a sophisticated family that could explain a lot..lol..
some people say snobs do it..lol..some say it's a form of delicacy who knows...lol
have a good day
2006-08-23 14:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by woohooo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do it too...when doing shots.I think it's a learned behavior.
But if I'm drinking from a glass or bottle I keep my pinky underneath (so that it's supporting) so that my drink doesn't slip through my fingers.
2006-08-23 14:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by Danny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i haven't observed the hand habit others use at the same time as eating. I took a sip of water just to establish, and that i did no longer do this. i assume some people think of they look greater elegant and state-of-the-paintings. i do no longer think of it makes a damn little bit of distinction.
2016-11-05 12:03:49 · answer #7 · answered by dopico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure, need to test this one out with some tequila shots,
EDIT: well the first two shots, no pinky.
but d next fibe wer alternayt betwin pinkee an no pinkeee....
ate won ish depinitly pinnkie
2006-08-23 14:55:43 · answer #8 · answered by DainBramaged 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and I think it's incredibly cute. Makes me feel all giddy and girly. But to other people it could also look silly or maybe even flirty.
2006-08-23 14:50:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine does to but i only notice it when im drinking a beer. Dont know why.
2006-08-23 14:48:42 · answer #10 · answered by tecumshea200 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋