Mandatory Survey

Thumb, index, middle - if I'm going to three. Four and higher is index to pinky, then thumb.

EDIT: My left hand goes thumb to pinky always.

As it is mandatory.
Left: Index to pinky then thumb (seems to be the dominant counting hand)
Right: Thumb to pinky

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/misc_/three.jpg

That would be hilarious if you understand binary

looks more like a 12 to me

Right - pinky to thumb
Left - thumb to pinky

oops fliped image

I just realized how wonderful it would be if I could effectively count in binary on both hands, but I'm not dexterous enough for it :p

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Originally Posted by blackmage_nuke

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/misc_/three.jpg

That would be hilarious if you understand binary

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I don't understand binary but I'm actually starting to pick this up as "three". Learning to count in Japanese, we were taught to hold out your hand with all your fingers and thumb extended, then, starting with your thumb put them down as you count.

I want to say that's 24.

I haven't required the use of my fingers when counting for quite some time now.
But let me pull out my toes and I'll let you know how long it's been...

I don't need my hands to count to three. I have a brain that can handle these chores

Thumb is number five. That's how I was learned!

Both on right and left hand, if I'm counting, it goes index, middle, ring, pinky, thumb.

If I just want to denote three on either hand I use middle, ring, pinky, in a backwards Ok sign.

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Originally Posted by Yar

How do you count three on your hand[s]? :Eek:

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2032/img0775mn.jpg

THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO DO IT! I prefer this way, though. :) Even if I have to put my thumb back when I count all the way to four.

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I do it his way.