A recent social-media debate centered on whether it's rude to knit during work meetings—or if it's actually conducive to doing a good job. In a piece for the New York Times, April Rubin explains that some people don’t knit because they aren’t listening; they knit in order to better listen. The activity, which requires fine-motor movement, activates the same parts of the brain used for focus. It can be a particularly helpful coping method for people with ADHD. |
