Many actions require the spy to use their hands. When a spy picks up an object, they will always hold it in a particular hand. Specifically, drinks and closed books are held with the left hand, the briefcase is held with the right hand, and statues and open books are held with both hands. Holding objects can prevent the spy from performing certain actions. This page describes the requirements for various spy actions with regards to the contents of the spy's hands:

Left hand must be empty Edit

(right hand doesn't matter)

• Bug Ambassador (left)
• Purloin Guest List
• Take drink

Right hand must be empty Edit

(left hand doesn't matter)

• Bug Ambassador (right)
• Pick up briefcase
• Check watch/add time

Both hands must be empty Edit

• Pick up statue
• Take book

Must hold book Edit

(closed or open, right hand doesn't matter)

• Fingerprint Ambassador (book)

Must hold closed book, right hand must be empty Edit

• Read book

Must hold open book Edit

(both hands)

• Transfer Microfilm
• Return book

Must hold briefcase Edit

(left hand doesn't matter)

• Fingerprint Ambassador (briefcase)
• Return/put down briefcase

Must hold drink Edit

(right hand doesn't matter)

• Fingerprint Ambassador (drink)
• Sip/gulp drink

Must hold statue Edit

(both hands)

• Fingerprint Ambassador (statue)
• Inspect Statue
• Swap Statue
• Put down statue