Is sitting with legs cross disrespectful?

But the etiquette of sitting down, maybe not. Her advice: a woman should never cross her legs or sit with legs wide open. The perfect pose is a cross between sitting in an easy yet dignified pose. When sitting in a formal meeting or party, men/women should sit with an erect posture and with poise.

Why is it disrespectful to cross your legs?

Crossing your legs may draw attention to varicose veins but it’s not their cause. Leg crossing has also been suggested (mostly by chiropractors) to lead to bad posture and its downstream effects on the back, hip and pelvis. Certainly, those with back and hip problems may experience discomfort when crossing their legs.

Is it bad to sit cross-legged all the time?

Dr. Rao says that sitting cross-legged regularly can cause permanent damage. And it doesn’t seem to matter if it’s left leg over right leg or vice-versa. He recommends sitting leg crossed for no longer than it would take you to drink a cup of coffee…about 5-10 minutes.

Is it considered rude to sit cross-legged before elders in India?

Yes, It is considered rude and not manners to sit cross-legged i.e leg over leg in India before elders especially and sometimes before senior officers in India. The perfect pose is a cross between sitting in an easy yet dignified pose.

Is it rude to cross your legs in front of someone?

Across cultures, crossing legs is seen as disrespectful and rude or casual at the very least. Body language-wise, crossing the legs in front of someone is seen as establishing dominance and displaying confidence. Coupled with crossed arms, though, it projects being closed to the interaction at hand.

Which celebrities do you think sit cross legged?

I think that Will Smith is an awesome actor who sometimes sits with his legs crossed: I think that President Barack Obama is a respectable man who often sits cross legged (look! His political friends do too!): I think that Justin Timberlake is a talented musician who is seen with his legs crossed: