Fingers or thumbs?

Fingers or thumbs?
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It’s like “don’t think about elephants.” I had to try it to see; I couldn’t remember which. I use the pointer finger of my right hand mainly. I think people under 40 are born with the ability to type away with both thumbs on their phones but not I. (And zenvelo.)
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