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I've always wondered why people do this. Anyone have an answer?
Ftr, I don't do this.
When I'm in a (somewhat stressful) call I feel a strong need to move. Like sitting still would make me actively uncomfortable. I assume walking around helps you destress a little.
I read a while ago that the theory is that we are used to talk with people face to face, except when we are walking side by side
It was an Instagram post or something like that so I'm not sure how true that is
Hmm, something in our lizard brain is searching for the other party? Probably the most logical explanation I've heard so far.
I actually interpreted it as if we were talking to someone at our side (shoulder to shoulder), we're typically walking somewhere. So I'm wondering if we are holding a phone up to the side of our head our lizard brain thinks we're walking somewhere while talking to somebody. 🤔
I think better when I'm pacing, but I don't know why that would be.
because your circulation is increased and you breathe more oxygen. Many christian monastries have courtyards with a covered way surrounding it, so people could walk and talk. The element is also present in many other architectures.
Phone calls just make me antsy, and I need to move. I don't know if there's actual science on this, though.
Movement is good for my brain
It's not really a conscious decision. This doesn't explain the compulsion but in case you thought we were doing it for a specific explainable reason, we're not.