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Graphology mostly just reveals if you are left-handed

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Analyzing the loops and slants of your handwriting to decode your deepest psychological traits is a centuries-old parlor trick. While fun at parties, comprehensive studies show it is completely useless for predicting personality, mostly just indicating the quality of your pen and your motor control.

Graphology mostly just reveals if you are left-handed
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