To annoy the shit out of everyone walking behind you, trying to get by. Basically.

@Celisse: you can also seriously clothesline people coming the other way.

Also, it just feels nice. Throw in a gentle squeeze now and then and it's like a tiny hug.

WOW, I'm macho.

As much as I am not into PDA of many sorts I generally like hand holding. Even when the couple or friends make me sick by doing so.

Sometimes when I'm walking (or even in the car or sitting etc) with someone I think is special I just want to hold their hand. So much like the Beatles song, yes indeed.

warm and/or fuzzy feelings.

Clearly, I am the only logical person on this whole website.

You HAND HOLDING HARLOTS

If someone is holding your hand it means they can't punch you in the butt!

Now I can't remember whether that was going to be a "pro" or a "con".

It tells the world that you will be a whiny little bitch if anyone else sleeps with your partner, they'd better not do it, or else.

I tend to hold hands with people I do not know when I am drunk. I don't know why.

to create traffic blockades. people who hold hands tend to walk slower and I have to believe they're at least a little slower in the head too.

I like holding hands, it's sweet without being barfy. plus... hello, spontaneous red rover games!

To put into motion a plan to get some.

so that if you fall off the trail you can drag the other person over the edge with you.

I'm with tatere here.

Also, a firm grip is a good way to let the victim know that there is no way to get out of being serial killed.

For when you don't have gloves or pockets. Although if you haven't got pockets, something's probably wrong--like you're wearing jeggings.

@Sosane eew. That's true