DWQA Questions › Tag: middle finger saluteFilter:AllOpenResolvedClosedUnansweredSort byViewsAnswersVotesDefiance is the act of resisting shaming. The middle finger salute came about as it was common practice in the Middle Ages to cut off the middle finger of captured soldiers, as this finger was necessary for effective archery. Soldiers would come to taunt their enemies by showing them from across the battlefield that they still had their middle fingers. Today this gesture is widely used to communicate, “I reject your efforts to shame me.” As humans are prone to go too far in utilizing compensatory behaviors like this, we often end up rejecting more criticism and shaming in ways that are unwise. What is Creator’s perspective?ClosedNicola asked 2 months ago • Limiting Beliefs79 views0 answers0 votes