Why Do Girls Say 'Look How Small My Hands Are?' The Viral Meme And Flirting Technique Explained

A secret flirting technique used by women is going viral online and it's blowing a lot of men's minds. The technique involves women telling men to "look how small my hands are" and many women who use the technique are being called out for being pick me girls. Here's what it means to be a "look how small my hands are" girl.

What Does 'Look How Small My Hands Are' Mean?

In 2021, TikTokers began posting comedic videos about women who use a purportedly common flirting technique that involves the phrase "look how small my hands are." According to the videos, some women will tell a man they're interested in to look at how small their hands are, then suggest they measure their hands against the man's to compare sizes. This forces the man to physically touch the woman, hopefully sparking a romantic flame.

Videos about the flirting technique have only become more popular over the past few years, with the idea spreading across social media recently. So, if a woman ever starts telling you about her small hands, you can take it as a sign that she might be interested in something more than a friendship.

How Is 'Look How Small My Hands Are' Used In Memes?

The majority of memes and discussions about the phrase take place on TikTok. Videos using the phrase are often comedy sketches where a girl uses the technique on a guy as a subtle way of flirting with them. However, some people don't view the technique in a very positive light.

A few of the more popular "look how small my hands are" videos portray the girls that use this technique as "pick me girls," meaning women who will go to any desperate length to get a guy's attention. One recent meme asks if you'd rather have a "Where my hug at?" son or "Look how small my hands are" daughter, the implication being that the small hands technique is creepy, as "Where my hug at?" guys are often portrayed as creepy.

For the full history of the Look How Small My Hands Are meme, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.