Why do people tend to cup their hands around listeners' ears when whispering to them?

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2 answers:

dezoksy [38]3 years ago

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So others don't hear what they are saying

Alekssandra [29.7K]3 years ago

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So that sound is reflected inside the space between one's mouth and hands itself

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