March 17, 2025·1 min
Why Do We Fold Our Hands When We're Alone?
Ever caught yourself folding your hands while waiting somewhere? Not because you were cold or tired, but just... standing there, hands clasped, lost in thought?
I did.
Last day, I was waiting for the bus, standing alone at the station. At some point, I realized—my hands were folded. And for a second, I paused. Why? Was I feeling lonely? Insecure? I had read somewhere that sometimes we fold our hands when we feel unsafe or alone. But here I was, perfectly fine, just standing. So why did I do