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Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by cornel00(m): 6:59pm On Jul 14, 2020 |
I have always wanted to ask this question for sometime now cos i don't really understand the mystery behind it. I went to a shop to buy some provision, i tried to pay the seller with my left hand because my right hand was occupied with my tool box, she insisted i must give her the money with my right hand which i have no problem with, but i really want to know the reason so i thought bringing it up here will go a long way hearing different people's opinions. People see it as a bad manner, but to me, it means nothing. I believe one cannot wash right hand effectively without the left hand. So why the condemnation? Is there any religious reference to back it up with? Thank you!!!! 110 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by herkeem: 11:39am On Jul 15, 2020 |
I think this is as a result of the name given to left hand by our people. Especially the Yoruba, they regard the left hand as 'Owo osi' and Osi is a bad thing as far as the Yoruba are concerned. Thus using left hand to give or receive something is regarded as bad habit. Also, Islamic religion also frowns at using left hand because it is regarded as a satanic habit. 55 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by EyezofGod120: 11:39am On Jul 15, 2020 |
na African mentality,,, if I use left hand give u money and regect,,I go use d left hand put am back for my pocket 137 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by OYENIYIJK: 11:39am On Jul 15, 2020 |
It means something especially in Yoruba land. I don't see any reason behind it but just kinda a lack of moral. 18 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by SmartPolician: 11:39am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Intimidating and discriminating against the lefties 66 Likes |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Jetland(m): 11:39am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Ask the elders 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Hezzyluv: 11:39am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Na African mentality. God that created both hands, does it mean he made a mistake? make we stop dey use cutleries eat na. 116 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Fragility6: 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
I no know o |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Rikze: 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
I. In this part of the world it is considered: (1) Disrespectful (2) Because of (Our backwardness) superstitious belief it is considered a bad luck to receive or give with the left hand especially for traders. (3) The right hand sometimes symbolizes strength, authority and acceptance. Eg. My right hand man!! For me, however, all hand na hand. Inasmuch I cannot create a left hand of own, why do I reject it? I take from both hands and give with both especially if I'm dealing with people who are not stuck in the past. Peace!!! 139 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by poiunt: 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Dont know. i wonder how left handed people cope in our society Funny enough, left and right hand are hands, both used in doing things i still dont understand the logic maybe we should just cut the left hand off since it is useless according to Nigerian culture 46 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by integrity16(m): 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
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Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by flowjoe: 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
It’s old, ancient & archaic. It should be scrapped off 25 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Openbusiness3: 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
if I tell u the real reason, uno go believe 7 Likes |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Edopesin: 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Well that's just one of the numerous beliefs stemmed from the overwhelmingly illiterate society we grew up in, I personally believe these ignorant beliefs have their roots from local traditions and or religions of pre colonial Nigeria but we still haven't dropped them 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by janedonez(m): 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Why do you call it 'right' hand and the other left? 7 Likes |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Ray360: 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Lol. They believe the left hand is what you use to wash your bum bum. And that it would bring badluck. 26 Likes |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by pastie(m): 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
People dey mental, Finally because there is nothing right on the left and nothing left on the right hand. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by okezuoemmanue(m): 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbn 5 Likes |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Lovexme(m): 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Only a backward society would continue with such. Why is the right hand somewhat superior to the left? What makes it a taboo to give/receive with the left hand? 10 Likes |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Nobody: 11:40am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Obviously a symptom of low IQ. Why limit yourself to one hand when you have two. 52 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by blackseed(m): 11:41am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Nothing bad , it just old mentality of our forefathers 6 Likes |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Orelafintun: 11:41am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Because you do good things with right hand and bad with left 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by Joshmanuel10(m): 11:41am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Don't known I always think about it But respect is shown in character not in d left hand 10 Likes |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by ednut1(m): 11:41am On Jul 15, 2020 |
It is a backward and silly society 11 Likes |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by meum: 11:41am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Lol. I don't pay attention to such. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Does Our Society Condemn Using Left Hand To Give And Receive? by oluwaseyi0: 11:41am On Jul 15, 2020 |
Archaic but prevalent practice 5 Likes |
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