Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Are you completely ambidextrous?
Just curious because depending on the type of task, even an unfamiliar one, I'll tend to favor one hand (or foot) or the other.
My two older brothers are right handed. My youngest brother is left handed, and I'm mixed.
In the world dominated by righties it is hard to tell whether one is completely ambidextrous. Performing tasks taught by righties (writing, embroidery) or using equipment designed for righties (scissors) I behave as if my dominant side is right. Drawing, especially drafting, I can use left hand, but the right one is better trained already by writing. Painting with brush or roller - 50/50. Using screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. is 50/50.
Where it really stinks is when fast action is required - badminton, volleyball, etc. Since neither side is really dominant it takes some "thinking" which hand/side to use when the ball is coming at me. Hence slightly longer reaction time, so I truly suck at these sports.
Delayed reaction in traffic is luxury one can ill afford, so I conscientiously trained myself to unclip with my right foot.
Sidenote - DH is a third-generation hard-core leftie, I am ambi, both kids are righties. Go figure.
Fun, isn't it?