wherever i am i always see someone crossing their legs (at the knee) i've seen so many people do it mainly women. my gilfriend always crosses her legs when she sits no matter what she is wearing. i was just curious why people do it, and do you notice when you do or out of habbit? is it really that comfortable?
2007-10-08 06:57:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I believe that a lot of people do it for comfort! And woman do it to show their femininity! Show their legs! I wish i had Beautiful legs to show!
2007-10-08 07:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by Bailey 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you also noticed that a lot of guys have a variation of that, in that they put their ankle of one leg on the knee of the other? I've seen men cross their legs like a girl, but it can't seriously be that comfortable.
I don't know why people cross their legs. I can't cross my legs like a girl - it hurts and squeezes me where I don't need to be squeezed. However, I HATE the feeling of the ankle on the knee, too. So, I just sit in whatever style I can comfortably sit.
2007-10-08 14:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by JD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's actually bad for you in terms of circulation etc. in your legs. In terms of etiquette, some experts even believe that it is bad manners.
Another way to sit that is just as comfortable is to cross your feet just at your ankles when you are sitting.
2007-10-09 13:05:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find crossing my legs to be more comfortable for my hips and lower back.
2007-10-08 14:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, I do it......mostly instinctively. It can get uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time with my legs in one position, so I move them around.
2007-10-08 14:01:35 · answer #5 · answered by male in the USA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realized that when I keep my legs crossed for a while it hurts my inner thighs.
2007-10-08 14:00:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really just habit for me. I normally don't even realize I'm doing it until my leg starts going to sleep!
2007-10-08 15:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not that it is more comfortable, it's a matter of a less than comfortable position or chair.
2007-10-08 14:58:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were just used to it. Im doing it right now. Its a nice way of sitting
2007-10-08 14:13:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
u are not supposed to bend forward whn u sit so it helps ya back position.
2007-10-08 17:13:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋