Banking executives often make a fist during their speeches - why?

Hi guys,

I often saw banking executives of Goldman, BofAML etc make a fist during their speeches. Executives in other industries seldomly make a fist. Why is that? Is there a specific reason for this sign with their hands?

Thanks!!

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I'm pretty sure it's their silent way of saying. "I'm smarter than you fucking douche-bags, so listen to what I am saying"

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McLovin78 Menascyn:

http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2013/09/are-you-scared-of-public-speaking.html

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/09/study-athletes-perform-better-under-pressure-when-they-make-a-fist-with-their-left-hand/262605/

Thanks Menascyn!

This was actually a serious question. The way you give a speech is really important in banking I think.

No, it really isn't.

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