Vacancy

Oh wow, when I read this story, I was like OMG that’s me. Trust me I would be coldest person you know.  I need two pairs of socks to sleep in winter.

I researched a little on what causes the cold feet thing, because as long as I know, there aren’t many things I can do to prevent cold feet. They say that cold hands mean warm heart, and that can indirectly conclude that cold feet mean warm heart as well. I won’t mind cold feet if that’s true. So I decided to do a little research on why people say, “Cold hands, warm heart”.

As much as I can think of, I think that Cold hands indicate affection, possibly because the emotions affect blood circulation. But then I found out that the phrase came from an understanding of Raynaud’s Disease, in which the body overreacts to cold stimuli in an effort to protect vital organs. And thus a reserved, cool exterior may disguise a kind heart.

The proverb has been traced back years:

‥Cold hand, warm heart!
[1910 W. G. Collingwood Dutch Agnes 206]‥Cold hand—warm heart. That is the saying, isn’t it?
[1927 J. M. Barrie Shall We join Ladies in Plays (1928) 840]

A cold hand and a warm heart.
[1903 V. S. Lean Collectanea III. 380]

I did take her hand.

I knew you would be on my side.

A hot, humid night, but her hands cold. Cold hands, warm heart.
[1962 E. Linington Knave of Hearts xv.]

‘Belle, your hands are cold,’ he said. ‘Cold hands, that’s funny?’ ‘You know the old saying, “cold hands, warm heart”.’
[1985 D. & S. Rosen Death & Blintzes xxvi.]

Not showing one’s feelings does not signify lack of feeling. For example, Dan rarely sends flowers or anything, but he’s a case of cold hands, warm heart. Why a literally cold hand should indicate sympathy or affection is not really clear, but this expression has been so used since about 1900, and the Germans have an identical  ( kalte Hand, warmes Herz).

I also found a song on cold hands and warm heart:

So, concluding, I think that it doesn’t matter how cold your hands – and feet – are, as long as the heart is nice and warm.

Source(s):

http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board…

http://dictionary.reference.com/search

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