Do you circle your i-dots?

Many teenagers think a circle or a heart over the letter i looks fun and stylish. In graphology, circled i-dots are read as a sign of wanting to stand out, a need for attention, and a fear of being ordinary.

The habit often appears in the teenage years. At its root is a search for identity: the writer is still working out who they are, and keeps trying new things to feel different from everyone else.

As adults, such writers may move from one line of work to another, staying with each only as long as it makes them feel different from the crowd. As teenagers, they may experiment with clothes, speech and accents to draw attention.

There is nothing to feel bad about here. Writers with this trait are often creative and artistic, and can see what others miss. They frequently do fine work in dance, painting, writing and other creative fields. The good results, though, may come from a need for attention rather than a steadier source, and can be short-lived.

Is it good or bad? Neither, really. But if you notice it in your handwriting, I suggest trying the simple dot: touch the pen to the paper, and lift it.

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