People walk past and many of them tap my desk and other obejects...why?
2007-06-20 01:48:32 · 25 answers · asked by Justin W 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I think they might just be saying hello
2007-06-20 01:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by *In constant wonder* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not the most graceful person in the world and sometimes, after I have run into a particular object more than once, I tap it as I walk by to make sure it is still there, waiting to jump out and trip me.
2007-06-23 15:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tapping on someones desk (with your fingers or other objects) is a common way of silenting saying hello or how ya doing. They are acknowledging you without making conversation to avoid getting in trouble at work. It's common in most work places. I've even had it done to my desk while in a training class or in school.
2007-06-20 02:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is your desk made of wood? Knocking on wood is suppose to be lucky.
Could be a way to say hello or for you to acknowledge them. People want to be seen and acknowledge. Are you important, higher ranking, or a leader of some sort? They want your attention.
2007-06-20 01:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by MrMyers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming your desk is made of wood, it could be the old "knock on wood" superstition. If not, maybe they're just trying to distract you.
Why don't you ask them why they're doing it or tell them to stop?
2007-06-20 01:52:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People use their fingers to set spatial parameters in the same way a cat uses their whiskers. The more tactile you are, the less clumsy you are. Unless you are a groping drunk of course.
2007-06-20 01:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smear a light film of superglue on edge of desk.
2007-06-20 01:52:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You got stuck with that awful corner desk also didn't you?
I feel you man. Sometimes I try to trip them.
2007-06-20 01:52:36 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They probably do the same thing with other people's desks and other objects.
2007-06-20 04:48:19 · answer #9 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there is,it is belived that you can tap on wood and ask the spirits for help but in your case I think it is just a prank.whay dont you ask them not to do it?
2007-06-20 01:59:00 · answer #10 · answered by raoul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are just saying Hi non verbally probably because if they spoke there would be a conversation that time does not warrant.
2007-06-20 01:52:50 · answer #11 · answered by lighthousecastle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋