Global financial markets have been on a wild roller-coaster ride that would test even those with nerves of steel. A popular Internet meme of the past 48 hours, a blog of traders with hands on their faces, got us thinking: What else do traders do? After exhaustive research, we have compiled this handy how-to gallery, so that even if you can't be one, you can still fit in.
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There are a few important things you need to do to fit in with others working the trading floors.
Marie Hippenmeyer
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It goes without saying that you will need to touch your face.
Jon Levy
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A lot. Even in France!
Eeric Feferberg
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It also helps if you know how to point at things.
Robyn Beck
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Try screaming and pointing; maybe look happy sometimes.
Henny Ray Abrams
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Or just scream!
Gerard Julien
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Whether you are happy or angry, just scream. No one can tell the difference.
Paulo Whitaker
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The louder the better.
Scott Olson
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Even thumbs are sometimes used. Try the upward direction.
Henny Ray Abrams
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And sometimes you should use several fingers.
Scott Olson
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Other times you will need to hold fingers up while also having several phone conversations about things.
Scott Olson
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This is common practice.
Scott Olson
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In fact, you probably don't want to get caught using just one phone.
Doug Kanter
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It's always good to have some cartoon characters around.
Henny Ray Abrams
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They are good for morale.
Henny Ray Abrams
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Things can get stressful, so sometimes you can take your hands off your face and stretch out.
Hector Mata
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Or heck, give someone a back rub. It's a tough world out there.
Don Emmert
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Don't be afraid to let loose a bit. Blowing bubbles is also good for morale.
Henny Ray Abrams
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Fist-pumping occurs on occasion.
Jeff Haynes
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Fist-pumping while on the phone is an advanced technique.
Jeff Haynes
