And the really weird - not, you know, when you climb, you put your feet on these really small edges and nubbins, and you can feel them with your feet usually.

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Put your feet flat on the floor and use open palm gestures (which is a body language display inviting others into the conversation).

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'Put your shoes on the right feet!'

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This works because gravity holds you firmly on the ground, and your feet stay put because of friction with the floor.

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And if your feet smell, put those shoes right back on to make sure that you contain the stink.

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