When in Doubt, Fake It...
If you are like me, it's easy to get confused and the ability to distinguish one's right hand from the left can befuddle even the most intellectual of us at times. Sure, one can fall back on the simple solution; look to see which arm you are wearing your wrist watch. That will work unless you are one of THOSE who wears their watch on the OTHER arm. And if you don't wear a watch, this will confound issues even more putting us back at square one.
Perplexing as it may seem, distinguishing right from left can be mentally challenging for some. When in doubt, just fake it! You have a 50/50 chance of being right...
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Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 - Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Crystal Coast Real Estate NC
Michael, my husband loves to tease me about being a REALTOR who's "directionally impaired." Maybe like my daughter Amy, it's because I'm blonde. But seriously, I've been in the same location for almost thirteen years and still sometimes turn the wrong way when I pull out of the parking lot. sigh
I do know left from right. My five year old grandson just explained it to me. Hold up your hands with knuckles facing you. The one with the L formed by thumb and fingers facing in the right direction for an L is the left hand. Got it?
Nov 30, 2010 12:38 AM
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
Edina Realty - Elk River, MN
Bringing you home...
I couldn't figure out which arm to wear a watch on so I gave up and carry a cell phone. :) Really, the worst part is visiting a home where all is backwards and not realizing it before you turn on the shower! HAHA.
Nov 30, 2010 12:53 AM
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
Michael, Left/right, which way is up?? At least with those handles, you know what is what. Some places with the universal handle, hard to tell where hot and cold are until you find out the hard way!
Nov 30, 2010 01:10 AM
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta
Michael, was this picture taken in the southern hemisphere... something to do with the coriolis effect?
Nov 30, 2010 01:34 AM
Canyon Lake, TX
Howdy Santa from the great state of Texas and Canyon Lake. As an inspector I can't tell you how many times I have seen the big switch-aroo with the Hot and Cold faucets.
Nov 30, 2010 01:48 AM
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor
Just paint an L and an R on your shoes and you'll never forget again! Nice holiday profile pic my friend!
Nov 30, 2010 01:59 AM
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®
LOL! I usually just say... I have no idea, but I bet I know who does! Then I ask one of y'all! :OD
Nov 30, 2010 03:34 AM
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
He he ...I had to look a few times at this...thought it was my eyes, or the fact of me being sick! Take care!
Nov 30, 2010 03:59 AM
New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA
Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356
Michael,
I'm a righty wearing ( when I do) my watch on the left, but when I go shooting I close my right eye. I think I need your phone with the auto leveler inside to make sure the playing field is indeed flat
Enjoy the day
Nov 30, 2010 05:10 AM
Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA
Silicon Valley, California
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia
Well, Santa, you are certainly right about that! Or is it the other right?
Nov 30, 2010 07:14 AM
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC
Michael
When in doubt, fake it sounds like a plan.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Nov 30, 2010 12:03 PM
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!
I like Craig's solution. Your photo made me laugh, a clients home failed the CO inspection for that very reason!
Nov 30, 2010 09:26 PM
CFAM Credit Specialist - Irvine, CA
The Eric Steart Group of Long & Foster Real Estate - Silver Spring, MD
Dan Quinn
Funny photo when you think about the 50/50 rule. Take a guess if you don't know, you'll be right at least half of the time.
Dec 14, 2010 06:26 AM
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