Clapping

[cheekbones3]

It seems to me that, quite apart from the actual mechanics and acoustics of how the hands actually hit each other, there are two main styles of clapping.

The first, and what I see as being more natural, is to have the hands in front of the belly and hands at the natural angle that that forces them be at relative to each other.

The second seems to be a more ostentatious style with hands up towards the face in what I would describe as a seal-like fashion. I imagine this type of clap as being practiced by a posh lady at Ascot, or Zsa Zsa Gabor. Well, not any more, she'd probably break her arms at her age, but you know what I mean.

And so, for the first time in a while, a poll:

[Poll #1602158]

Comments

[purplerabbits.livejournal.com]

My hands naturally meet at chest level - combination of short arms and breasts

[cheekbones3.livejournal.com]

Ah yes, a consideration I don't yet have to deal with.

[dawnage.livejournal.com]

Clearly, I am Zsa Zsa Gabor. And I have no problem with that!

[cr4k.livejournal.com]

Is this poll the result of an inane argument with your significant other?

[http://users.livejournal.com/dee_/]

*lol* I like your answer best :-D

[random-redhead.livejournal.com]

hands at 90 degrees to each other for best volume to soreness ratio, elbows at sides angling up so hands at chest level for breast comfort.

[cheekbones3.livejournal.com]

Surprisingly not actually!

[tenenitankh.livejournal.com]

You forgot 'nice old lady listening to barber shop quartet in a care home' style.

Method:

Sit in high seat chair.
Adopt vaguely puzzled air.
Place one hand facing upwards, slightly cupped.
Tap fingertips of other hand downwards on to first hand, vaguely in time with music.

And hey presto - you're clapping along!

[cheekbones3.livejournal.com]

Urgh, don't do that for 30 years or so please :)