Alanis Morissette released the album “Jagged Little Pill” in 1995, and the alternative hit “Hand in My Pocket” spiked at number one on the billboard charts later that year. It was the second single from her album, giving the “You Can’t Do That On Television” star her footing in music. Below that are five things your other hand is doing.
1. Giving a high five - She must have known this was perfect for our website, as giving a high five is probably the best way to acknowledge someone. Put your hand up, and people know exactly what to do – high five you back. High fives are great for saying hello, cheering that your team is doing well, or after getting a new job. It is unacceptable to high five at a funeral, during church, or after coming out of the bathroom.
2. Flicking a cigarette – Flick the ashes off the tip of your cigarette, but don’t you go flicking the butt 
of it onto the street. The litterbug patrol will hunt you down and scold you for tossing garbage on mother nature. When you’re done with your cigs, be sure to put it out completely (only YOU can prevent forest fires) and toss it in the proper receptacle.
3. Giving the peace sign - Make a V with your pointer and middle finger, palm outwards, and you’ll be showing the sign representing victory during the Second World War. It was adopted by anti-war protesters in the 60’s as a sign of peace and a symbol to stay out of war. Don’t flash it in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK or Ireland, where it generally means “F off”.
4. Playing the piano - Think of the songs you could play! Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, The ABC’s, or 
even Baa Baa Black Sheep. Amazing how you can tickle the ivories with just one hand. Mrs. Morissette is most likely more talented than the rest of us, but a few tunes can be tapped out with just five fingers. Unfortunately, Chop Sticks is out.
5. Hailing a taxi cab – In any major city you know that sticking your hand out on the side of the road will hopefully get the attention of a cabbie. Watch out, though. While most are fine, some will purposely take you out of the way (if you don’t know where you’re going) to get a few extra bucks out of you. In Chicago and New York, cab drivers are required to take your credit card without a ‘tude.
In case you forgot, here’s the song.
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