How do you sit.

I never cross my legs when I sit, it hurts my hips too much
When my aged Mum was in a care home the staff used to go round telling everyone to uncross their legs as it was very bad for their circulation

Crossing your legs can cause circulation problems and varicous veins so not a good idea.

I like to sit like a frog. Always have since I can remember. Basically my thighs are straight and my lower legs form 90 degrees. My legs form a small "r" shape and a mirror image of the same. People tell me it looks really uncomfortable but its fine for me.

I usually cross my legs. Never at the ankles, though - who on earth does that?

Oh, is that with legs sticking out? They should specify what it is you're supposed to be sitting on...

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But not on a dining chair, surely? Or perhaps you do...

The crossed ankles/hands on knees sounds very odd! I don't think I've ever known anyone who sits like that.

I recently realised I was sitting with one or other leg curled up under me and I was delighted about it! I used to sit that way a lot then three years ago, I broke my leg in two places which put the kibosh on that.

My leg was painful for a long time even after it was officially 'mended' but I've gone on improving all this time and being able to sit comfortably on the broken leg is a definite sign of that.

ana on a dining chair I annoy the hell out of MrA by sticking my feet out as far as possible, before he has a chance to encroach on my space

I like to sit with legs straight out on the sofa but my default position is squidged up between the arm of the sofa and the back of the sofa with my legs curled up, that way I can get my electric heating pad into the bit of my back that always gives me gip(?). Haven't been able to cross my legs ever since I had my hips replaced.

Two old ladies

Crossed ankles

Wasn't crossed ankles, hands on knees the way people were taught in deportment classes? Not that I would know as I never went to any but seem to recall reading something along those lines!

The crossed ankles/hands on knees sounds very odd! I don't think I've ever known anyone who sits like that.
I find myself sitting like that if I'm out somewhere sitting on a hard chair! I know I'mm odd but I was startled to see that in some very old family photos some of my ancestors were sitting like that too!
As soon as I realise that I'm doing it I uncross my ankles and try to sit with my legs neatly to the side.

I've just realised that I'm sitting on a typing chair with my ankles crossed

It must be in my royal genes Riverwalk!!

Never at the ankles, though - who on earth does that?

Oh no! Anyway, you'll know me when you see me (unless it is HM or Kate - or janea who must have royal genes too!)

Sitting at my desk ankles under chair and crossed , not good if you get up quickly and don't uncross ankles . Never sit on sofa , always lie on it and just realised feet on arm of sofa and ankles are crossed . Not royal - unless descended from last prince of Wales- so must be old

I sort of sprawl into the corner of the sofa with one foot on the ground and the other leg along the cushions to below the knee then the rest hanging over the edge.

If I'm in a strange place I tend to the way school said the girls should sit. Sit straight up but body turned at a slight angle with knees together, ankles crossed and hands together on lap. I guess that's the old lady way

My osteopath says you should never cross your legs. She said it's really bad for your back.

My hair dresser always asks me to uncross my legs if I am sitting that way whilst she is cutting my hair, says it helps get the cut straight.

Vp. Is the rest hanging over your leg or other bits! I always lie if I can. I am a proper sprawler, propped up by numerous cushions. I have three sofas, all full of cushions (15 in all). Love comfort.

Yes my hairdresser says the same thing Printmiss, at home I like to be full length on the sofa with cushions. I don't like it when we have guests and I have to sit properly, anti social or what?

Beammeupscottie. Just the rest of my leg.

sometimes I have to roll off; a sight for sore eyes let me tell you.