Sitting like a "lady"!

[Duskgirl]

90% of the time, ankles crossed. Super comfortable and natural for me. The rest of the time is knees together (or close together, at least) since I'm always wearing shorts or pants. Sitting like a guy (legs splayed and trying to occupy a lot of space) just feels bizarre to me.

And I cannot sit with my knees crossed (much too uncomfortable for me).

[jname]

How to sit like a woman: A beginners guide.

Are you female and identify as being a woman? Are you sat down? Congratulations you are now sat down like a woman.

Exactly.

[Lady_Oracle]

Even though crossing my legs is comfy it cuts off blood flow and my leg starts to fall asleep so I just keep them close together.

[Cheska]

It varies between crossed at the knees and crossed at the ankles usually, depending on where I'm sitting, right now I'm sitting on my sofa with my legs crossed at the knees.

[Jaime R D]

I've always sat with my legs crossed above the knee and often even double crossed, basically once above the knee and then park my ankle behind the calf of the other leg so that I'm sort of like a twist tie...

[lemon_ice]

I've always sat with my legs crossed above the knee and often even double crossed, basically once above the knee and then park my ankle behind the calf of the other leg so that I'm sort of like a twist tie...

Just like me : ) I have quite wide hips and am really flexible, I seem to only be comfy if I'm twisted into some odd shape lol, also when I'm standing. Right angles, symmetry and straightness have never worked for me when standing or sitting, my legs try cross even when I'm diving, on long straights I often end up with the ankle of my clutch leg resting on the knee of my other leg.. lol. Everyone is different, I don't feel that comfortable with both legs just tight close together, they try to cross almost straight away.

[Eris]

I usually sit without crossing my legs but with my knees pretty close together. Strangely when I'm standing waiting for something I usually cross my legs at the ankle XD

[Ms Grace]

I have quite wide hips...

Now that's quite an interesting point, I wonder if hip width is a contributor to ease of leg crossing?

[Lostkitten]

Ohke! I voted for Akimbo and got no idea what it is xD.

I sit as how is comfortable and depending on the situation. At an interview I have my legs crossed. Often when uncomfortable I got my knees together =/. Sometimes I even sit all guyish and slouchy but that really depends on where I am and how lazy I feel .

[Michelle G]

My younger sister and I are just a couple years apart and when our mother was teaching her how to be a "lady" I paid close attention as well.

This how I always sit, it just feels natural. Also ankles crossed works best in closer places like transit seats, airplanes etc.

[eli77]

All of the above?

They are all various means of body language, and I use them depending on how I feel and what I want to communicate.

Legs spread is confident, relaxed, even arrogant. It's a show of force and dominance to spread out your body and take up space.
Legs together--thighs, knees and feet--tends to be neutral, professional, alert. Interview legs! Among other things.
Crossing your legs really depends on how you do it. Legs crossed and feet tucked under is defensive, nervous... or just cold. You never know.
On the other hand, legs stretched all the way out and crossed at the ankles is the single most dominant posture a human can present. It's often how the boss (particularly men) will sit in a business meeting.
And there are endless variations and combinations. Knees together and feet spread is childish, vulnerable, cute. Etc.

Body language is fun!

[xponentialshift]

My younger sister and I are just a couple years apart and when our mother was teaching her how to be a "lady" I paid close attention as well.

This how I always sit, it just feels natural. Also ankles crossed works best in closer places like transit seats, airplanes etc.

I pretty much sit with my leg crossed at the same angle, except the crossed leg then wraps around the back of my vertical leg and my foot locks it into place. (So my legs are crossed but my feet are parallel again)  not sure it that's a feminine way to sit or just odd lol.

[JulieWeeks]

I always sit with knees together and ankles crossed.  My thighs are rather large and crossing leg over leg takes up so much space and just feels awkward. 

[kariann330]

I really can't answer on the poll because for me it really depends. I have fatter thighs and longer legs so if I'm sitting at a table, I might not be able to cross my legs at the knee, so I cross at the ankles like I would in a car. If I don't have anything restricting legs though I'll cross at the knees. Oh and sitting "Indian Style" never happens anymore, I'll instead either sit knees together and feet under me, or knees together and feet to the side with my ankles crossed.

Just wondering though does anyone still follow the "a lady should use as little room on the chair as possible" rules? I ask because sometimes you still see it (outside of a cotillion) but more often you see women sitting all the way into the chair with their back against the seat back.

[victoria n]

 how about this one,    legs  spread wide apart going commando   

[alabamagirl]

So is "akimbo" when you sit with your legs apart? I'm getting really curious.

[Ms Grace]

"Akimbo" really means "to stand with hands on hips", but I prefer to use it to mean "limbs all over the place in random directions".

[Teela Renee]

I sit hoever I feel like at the time, even if its like a dude. 

[janetcgtv]

I voted crossed at the ankles . TOO Fat to cross at knees

[CrissyMarie]

"I don't always sit like a lady..but when I do" - I sit like a boss! 

Legs crossed, Back arched.. Causing guys to run into inanimate objects.  All in a days work