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Beammeupscottie Mon 08-May-17 13:48:38

I was reading in a novel about being judged old by the way you sit. Apparently, to sit with your ankles crossed, with hands resting on knees is the default position of a pensioner!
To look youthful, cross your legs high up or lie full-length on the sofa (that's me) or? You tell me.

yogagran Mon 08-May-17 13:56:29

I never cross my legs when I sit, it hurts my hips too much shock
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

tanith Mon 08-May-17 14:04:07

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

gillybob Mon 08-May-17 14:13:41

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.

Ana Mon 08-May-17 14:20:32

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

Ana Mon 08-May-17 14:21:56

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

janeainsworth Mon 08-May-17 14:26:31

ana me grin

Ana Mon 08-May-17 14:29:07

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

SueDonim Mon 08-May-17 14:29:17

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. smile

janeainsworth Mon 08-May-17 14:31:16

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 spacegrin

Tippy22 Mon 08-May-17 14:33:58

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.

Riverwalk Mon 08-May-17 14:35:56

Two old ladies

Crossed ankles

sunseeker Mon 08-May-17 14:52:12

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!

Jalima1108 Mon 08-May-17 14:59:04

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.

Jalima1108 Mon 08-May-17 14:59:55

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

Jalima1108 Mon 08-May-17 15:00:42

It must be in my royal genes Riverwalk!!

Jalima1108 Mon 08-May-17 15:04:35

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

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

Anniebach Mon 08-May-17 15:46:30

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

vampirequeen Mon 08-May-17 15:54:52

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 grin

KatyK Mon 08-May-17 15:58:07

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

PRINTMISS Mon 08-May-17 16:16:08

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.

Beammeupscottie Mon 08-May-17 16:21:30

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.

Christinefrance Mon 08-May-17 16:35:50

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? smile

vampirequeen Mon 08-May-17 16:47:06

grin Beammeupscottie. Just the rest of my leg.

Beammeupscottie Mon 08-May-17 16:52:07

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