London. The posture of sitting with legs crossed tells a lot about a person’s confidence, personality and mental state. The way someone crosses their legs reflects their inner feelings and thoughts. According to body language experts, men are often seen placing one ankle above the other knee, which is called “Figure 4 pose”. It is a sign of confidence, openness and spontaneity. At the same time, women like to sit with their legs crossed at the knees and one leg slightly extended forward. This posture not only reflects grace and beauty but also symbolizes self-control and self-respect.
This posture is also comfortable for many people. It helps in reducing the pressure on the hips and back for those who sit for a long time. British royal family members Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have often been seen sitting in this manner, making this posture considered a symbol of dignity and balance. However, sitting with your legs crossed is not always a sign of comfort. If a person is sitting with both his legs and arms tightly held, it may reflect his emotional insecurity or stress.
At the same time, a person’s feet turning in your direction is a sign that he is interested in you or what you say. Models also use this pose in photoshoots or fashion shows because it makes their legs look long and attractive. Crossing your legs while standing can also be a way to relieve fatigue or change the balance of the body. However, this posture also has some physical disadvantages. Sitting with your legs crossed for a long time can hamper blood circulation, which can lead to numbness, cramps or varicose veins in the legs. Experts advise to get up and walk in between sitting and keep the legs straight, so that the blood flow remains normal.