All those right-handed and ambidextrous people may not have considered it but being left-handed can be a struggle. Think about it, virtually every product and appliance around is manufactured with right-handed people in mind. It is estimated that around 10% of the world’s population is left-handed so with figures like this, it’s time to take a stand. Take a look at some of the struggles many lefties endure on a daily basis and see why we need to be more considerate!
Swiping over the top of a debit machine isn’t that easy.
![card machine](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/card-machine.jpg)
Lefties need to play guitar upside down more often than not.
![jimi hendrix](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/jimi-hendrix.jpg)
Elbow bang when trying to write at a desk beside someone is a real issue!
![kids writing](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/kids-writing.jpg)
Smartphone operation is a little trickier for left-handed people.
![iphone info](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/iphone-info.jpg)
Where are all the new mainstream inventions aimed at lefties? Nowhere, that’s where!
![trackball](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rollerball.jpg)
Often lefties need to buy their own baseball glove as their coach only has a store of regular right-handed ones.
![baseball glove](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/baseball-glove.jpg)
Scissors can be a real nuisance.
![left handed mug](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/left-handed-mug.jpg)
And what about those cup holders in cars?
![car cup holders](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/car-cup-holders.jpg)
Number pads can drive lefties insane!
![number pad](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/number-pad.jpg)
Thankfully it is possible to buy lefty can openers!
![left handed tin opener](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/left-handed-tin-opener.jpg)
Writing often means smudges… huge ones!
![hand smudged](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hand-smudged.jpg)
Ahh those pens in the bank!
![pen on chain](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pen-on-chain.jpg)
The world needs more left-handed desks!
![desks](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/desks.jpg)
It’s near impossible to take lecture notes when using a ring binder and if someone opens one up, everyone stares when they hear that ‘pop’!
![leftie ring binder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/leftie-ring-binder.jpg)
And finally, the only way to use a spiral notebook is upside down and then the line and holes are at the wrong side of the paper. Sigh.
![spiral notebook problems](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/spiral-notebook-problems.jpg)
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