It would seem that the U shape would move the centre of gravity of the pill packet towards the U end, and so if you pick the thing up you would be slightly more likely to pivot U bend end down. Even if not, it might give you an idea of which end to open.
You could try testing this with some blue tack and a long match. Or not.
An alternate possibility: from memory, your are right-handed; maybe this gives a natural ordination when end-opening, and the packet manufacturers want you to read the instructions.
(From a packet of antidepresseants: WARNING. Reading about the side effects that may occur as a result of taking this product may cause you to exceed the stated dose by way of compensation. So for safety reasons, we've decided not to tell you about them. Everything's all right. It's fine. No problems with using this while operating heavy machinery, whatsoever. Trust us.)
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You could try testing this with some blue tack and a long match. Or not.
An alternate possibility: from memory, your are right-handed; maybe this gives a natural ordination when end-opening, and the packet manufacturers want you to read the instructions.
(From a packet of antidepresseants: WARNING. Reading about the side effects that may occur as a result of taking this product may cause you to exceed the stated dose by way of compensation. So for safety reasons, we've decided not to tell you about them. Everything's all right. It's fine. No problems with using this while operating heavy machinery, whatsoever. Trust us.)