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Left-handed people of Reddit, what are some annoying things designed for right-handed people?


  1. Whenever there is a pen chained to the counter (like at a bank or store) it's always attached on the right side. So leftys always have the chain draped across the thing you're writing on.
    — mrshah0786

  2. Classroom desks, especially the ones with the armrest on one side.
    — fyhr100

  3. Used to be annoyed that most mice were right handed... until I tried using a mouse with my left hand. The most awkward minute and a half of my life.
    — MashTactics



  4. Scissors and a can opener. I finally broke down one day and bought nice left handed scissors. Started using them the wrong way at first because I was so used to using right handed ones
    — Penguinsfanalways87

  5. 3-ring binders
    — myrichiehaynes

  6. Spontaneous games of baseball. If I am at a family gathering and someone suggests we go toss a ball around, I dont usually get to participate because nobody has an extra left handed glove.
    — the_co_founder



  7. Writing things like birthday cards SUCK. Your hand just completely smudges the ink EVERYWHERE. Oh and writing with fancy fountain pens. Smudges galore.
    — Mamsies