Right hand Quote by Herb Sorensen
““a right-handed person, pushing a shopping cart, is going to tend to push with their right hand, giving the cart a natural tendency to turn left; that is, in a counterclockwise direction.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on ergonomics, 2021
People naturally favor the hand they use, causing a cart to veer left when pushed with the right hand.
In simple terms: Right‑handed pushing makes carts turn left.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of handedness when steering carts.
Themes
ergonomics
handedness
physics
Mood
observational
practical
Type
advice
insight
When to use this quote
- shopping
- wheelchair navigation
- golf swing
- hand‑tool use
Key Concepts
motor bias
directional tendency
Questions to Reflect On
- How does handedness affect other daily tasks?
- Can design mitigate this bias?
A Different Perspective
If you switch hands, the direction reverses, showing the effect is not universal.
