Is it an affectation that they're trained to deploy? (If so, why?) Or is it just a natural thing that happens in the very specific circumstance of being a politician on the campaign trail, and that's why no one else seems to do it?

I don't think I've seen it in any other context 🤔

Cheers!

A photo of a hand doing a pinchy, half-committed 'thumbs up' gesture common amongst political speakers
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[–] 62 points 1 year ago (3 children)

They all go to Ivy League colleges, and they all take the same public speaking classes.

It's a big club, but we're not in it.

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