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What's
In A Name... er...SIGNATURE?
We're
taught all through school, to write our letters and words a certain
way... to conform to the "correct" methods. But no one teaches
us how to sign our name. We create our own signature, using our perceived
image of ourselves.
Signatures
control the world...
- A
signature on a piece of paper can change laws.
- Your
own signature on a check can be converted into cash.
- Large
corporations change ownership based on signatures.
- The
signature of a Judge can send a person to prison for life.
- A
Governor's signature can pardon a prisoner from death.
- A
psychiatrist's signature can determine whether a person spends
his life in open society or behind walls in a mental institution.
Your
signature will... or has... changed many times over the course of
your lifetime... depending on your age, marital status, or social
standing. It can even change, based on whether your career is rising
or is in decline.
Below are three examples of men
who's lives and signatures changed dramatically over time...
Richard
Nixon
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The basic components
of a signature.
It consists of our first (given) name, our last (family)
name, and any additions we may add to it, such as a middle initial,
a period at the end, or an underscore.
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FIRST name relates to your individual ego.
If
your first name is larger than your family name, it suggests that
you are proud of YOUR OWN accomplishments. However, the larger
the first name, the larger the desire to APPEAR important.
This can also indicate a low self-esteem.
- The
FAMILY name projects social status... your image in society.
If your family name is larger than your first name, you take
great pride in family achievements and reputation, rather than in
your own accomplishments.
- Emphasis
on the MIDDLE INITIAL or NAME...
When a middle initial or middle name is included in the signature,
a sense of personal pride is exhibited.
It's a very formal and official way of presenting yourself.
The size of your
signature in relation to your other writing...
Same...
When you come across a signature that's the same
size as the body of the handwriting, then you've found a person
that's at peace with himself... he's exactly what he claims to
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Larger...
If the signature is substantially larger than the remaining text,
the writer is using his signature as an attention getter... "look
at me!".
This person has big dreams and goals... and a "healthy"
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Smaller...
If the signature is much smaller than the rest of the handwriting,
the writer is humble, modest, and doesn't want to call attention
to himself. (OR, they want you to THINK they're modest and humble)
This could
be used to mislead people and allow the writer to promote his
own agenda.
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Only by looking
at the characteristics in the remainder of the writing, can you tell
for sure which is correct.
What about legibility?
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If the signature is legible and
simple, the writer is unpretentious, honest and straightforward.
This person will
follow the rules and do as they are told... just the same as
when they were in school.
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If the
signature is illegible, the writer may be in such a hurry that
they can't take the time to shape the letters properly... doctors,
executives, movie stars.
An illegible
signature is often a sign of a big ego... someone who expects
others to KNOW who he is.
This person also
wants to keep their personal lives private and shielded from
the outside world.
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A signature
with "decorations or flourishes"... is like sewing
beads and trim on a garment... it makes the writer stand out
from the crowd.
Decorations are
common with young people who are free spirited, fun-loving,
and looking to make their mark on the world.
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What are "additions"?
- The most
common addition to a signature is the underscore.
Underlining emphasizes the name of the writer and
show's strength of character, self-confidence, and a re-inforced
ego. If the underscore is curvy, there is an ability to laugh and
be light-hearted. When the underscore is angular, the writer is
demanding, aggressive, and ambitious.
- If the
signature is circled.
The writer is trying to shield themselves from the world. They're
building a wall of secrecy and protection. This person will withdraw
into a shell when they feel threatened or vulnerable.
- When a
signature ends with a period.
The writer is putting a
final statement on the subject... no more discussion... subject
closed. It indicates caution, defiance, and a lack of trust.
Our signature
represents our personality on display... on it's best behavior...
what we WANT to be. BUT, not necessarily what we are when no one is
looking! In order to know for sure whether the signature shows the
REAL person or is just a "public" image, we'd have to examine
the rest of their handwriting, too.
So... what's in a name?
EVERYTHING!
Till
next time...
Cheryl
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