Why is it that people duck in the rain?

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thread starter Imaginemist Mar 05 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Do they really think the rain won't hit them? o.o

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AnasF 03/05/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] LapisLazuli : Less surface area to get hit? [/quote] No... unless it's very, very windy.

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LapisLazuli 03/05/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] AnasF : No... unless it's very, very windy. [/quote] Well, think about it, if you're standing up straight, it can hit both sides all down your body. If you duck down, only your back gets hit, your face front and body front remain semi-dry.

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XmoheganX 03/05/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I think it's both to try to stay warm and cover at least some of your body from the rain.

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LapisLazuli 03/05/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] XmoheganX : I think it's both to try to stay warm and cover at least some of your body from the rain. [/quote] See, he knows what I'm talking about.

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AnasF 03/05/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] LapisLazuli : Well, think about it, if you're standing up straight, it can hit both sides all down your body. If you duck down, only your back gets hit, your face front and body front remain semi-dry. [/quote] If the rain is falling straight down, only your head and shoulders get wet, and maybe your knees.

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