Weak handshake :: NELLY FURTADO Promiscuous Axwell mix

Question by JigenHow should I interpret a weak handshake?
So I talk to a colleague, he's big and burly, and when we finish talking he gives me a handshake. He doesn't wrap his hand, he just keeps it in a straight line and his fingers were limp. How should I interpret that? I would assume a big person like him would give a firm handshake. Is he disrespecting me? Is he nervous? I don't get it.

Brandon Answer
To me, a weak handshake shows lack of confidence or someone who just doesn't want to shake your hand. Either way, weak handshakes always stand out to me and say something about a person.

Ramman Answer
Most likely he is not into handshakes, for whatever reason. Its just something he does, because he was taught. Sorta like "good morning" no one really means it, but they say it anyway.

Average typing :: Ass like that

Question by Betty S

How many words per minute can the average person type?

RusaE 's Answer

In one study of average computer users, the average rate for transcription was 33 words per minute, and only 19 words per minute for composition. In the same study, when the group was divided into "fast", "moderate" and "slow" groups, the average speeds were 40 wpm, 35 wpm, and 23 wpm respectively. Two-finger typists, sometimes also referred to as "hunt and peck" typists, can reach speeds of about 37 wpm for memorized text, and 27 wpm when copying text.

An average professional typist reaches 50 to 70 wpm, while some positions can require 80 to 95 (usually the minimum required for dispatch positions and other typing jobs), and some advanced typists work at speeds above 120.

Who is liable for a tree? :: Live in Paris 93

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Question by Ma

Who is liable for a tree?
We have a dead oak tree on the edge of our land, the deeds say the council is liable for anything in from the road by a metre unless there is a ditch. We have a ditch and the tree is on our side, it is a very large tree and l would like to know who is liable if it falls across the road? it will also take out local power lines.

Sciencegravy responds
If the deed says you're libable for anything on your side of the ditch, then it sounds like it's your tree. A dead tree is a libaility, and if it's "yours", you're liable for damage if you know it's a hazard, and do nothing to correct it.
Insurance you would have to be careful of. Often, it will not cover exisiting liabilities, a little like being diangosed with cancer, and THEN trying to get health insurance that covers it. No insurance company would knowingly cover an existing hazard that is being ignored. But insurance policies vary greatly