Why do people say they get nervous when they are sitting and other people are standing around them?

Question

I've mostly heard guys say that when they are sitting and, say, I'm standing by them, they always tell me to sit because it's making them nervous. So: Is this only a guy thing? And does anyone know why people feel this way?

Answer 1

It is perceived as aggression. If a conflict should happen and you're standing while he is seated then you've got the upper hand. He feels threatened because he starts off at a disadvantage. In the wild part of surviving is appearing bigger than your opponent. If you're standing while he is seated you appear bigger. I believe that goes for anyone not just guys.

Answer 2

Instinctive fear, but fear nevertheless. It isn`t as pronounced with some bodytypes but from what you asked it is in the ones you tend to hang out with.