Striking of the breast (Confiteor), bowing during the Creed

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I have often wondered the same thing. Why is it that most people don’t bow during the Creed or strike their breasts at the Confiteor, which are called for in the rubrics, but eagerly hold hands at the Our Father and spread their arms like a game show host whenever they say “and with your spirit,” though those gestures are NOT called for.

I believe it is usually some variation of the “you can’t tell me what to do” syndrome.
AMDG
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