The forbidden use of the left hand

I learnt something interesting yesterday. In India, you should never pass something to someone with your left hand. If you do, it's regarded as an insult.

Usually, we southpaws muddle along quite happily in a right-handed world, but it wouldn't be natural for me to hold things in my right hand to give to someone. I am too left-hand dominant. And I certainly wouldn't get on well in those countries where you have to eat with your right hand. I'd end up with most of my food down my chin and my front.

I guess it's just a matter of practise. Maybe I'll try both things tomorrow and see how I fare....