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This article is from the Lefthanders FAQ, by Barry D. Benowitz b.benowitz@telesciences.com with numerous contributions by others.
42. What percentages of Lefthanders exist in different societies?
Middle class western (white) society is more tolerant of LH than
some cultures. In many cultures eating with the left hand is an
insult to the host. This is so strong that even those educated
and living in the west does not adjust this view point. [
possibly related to hygiene - which hand is used for toiletry etc].
Thanks: Gerald McMullon <gerald.mcmullon@ukonline.co.uk>
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