Sus Tazuna aside, I'm not sure what putting your hands to your ears is supposed to do to scalded fingers. You'd think there's even a risk of tossing the liquid onto your face if you're not careful.
It probably does something, I just don't see how it can be an intuitive behavior.
Sus Tazuna aside, I'm not sure what putting your hands to your ears is supposed to do to scalded fingers. You'd think there's even a risk of tossing the liquid onto your face if you're not careful.
It probably does something, I just don't see how it can be an intuitive behavior.
Earlobes are supposedly cooler than other parts of your body, and while I can't speak for the rest of the world, I've observed several Asian cultures doing this as a way to "cool down" your fingers after touching something scalding. Scientifically it's probably placebo, but my dad does this, and as a cook myself, I do that too sometimes instinctively.
Earlobes are supposedly cooler than other parts of your body, and while I can't speak for the rest of the world, I've observed several Asian cultures doing this as a way to "cool down" your fingers after touching something scalding. Scientifically it's probably placebo, but my dad does this, and as a cook myself, I do that too sometimes instinctively.
gnosha said:
Must be cultural thing, as finnish never heard of this.
Do they touch their earlobes(?) too...?Yeowch!!Taishin-chan!!A sudden question came to mind...When horse girls touch something hot...Hey? It's none of your concern, isn't it?It's not good for your body to be having cup ramen in the middle of the night, you know...?Taishin-chan...*Fwoom*Ouch!!
