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What does cross-legged mean?

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What does cross-legged mean?
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When we see a person with his hands crossed on his lap, we know that he is withdrawn and does not want to interact with others. It is also a sign of protecting the chest and heart. But what does switching legs mean?

Switching hands shows a more negative attitude than switching legs. In general, you can judge the mood of the person you are talking to by the position of your feet. Cross-legged sitting is classified into two main positions: “standard” and “locked”.
Standard position
The standard version of sitting with one leg on top of the other is usually the right leg on the left. Europeans, Australians, and New Zealanders mostly sit in this position. It can be described as being emotionally unstable and defensive or reserved. But this position can have a different meaning. This situation should be considered in conjunction with other gestures. For example: When people have to sit for a long time during a lecture or in an uncomfortable chair, a person with a cold will instinctively take this position. He wanted to avoid the conversation if he switched his hands along with his legs. It would be foolish for a sales agent to ask someone who is sitting around like that to make a decision. Instead, ask a question about the reason for the negative attitude. In general, this position is common among women in most countries of the world.
Defensive position or just cold?
It is said that some people sit cross-legged because of the cold, not because of lack of self-confidence. Often this is not true. There is a difference between the position of a person who is protected or who is cold. First: if you want to keep your hands warm, don't put them under your armpits, and don't put them on your lapels as a protection. Second: a person who is cold usually covers himself with his arms. The legs are alternated, kept straight, and firmly glued together. A little looseness shows that the person is self-protective.
American Position - "Lock"
If a person sits with his legs crossed in this way (one leg on the floor and the other half bent), it is a sign that he is ready to fight and is negative. This position is very common in the United States, especially among competitive men. It is difficult to determine the state of mind of American men who are sitting with their legs laden like this, but the opposite of the English man is very clear. In the American posture, women usually sit while wearing pants and jeans. If you sell goods, it is useless to open your mouth about placing an order when the buyer is sitting like this. But you need to change your tactics and become more open.
Sit with legs crossed and arms crossed
People who have a certain point of view and do not like to change it during a conversation, sit with their legs crossed with one or both arms. This position indicates stubbornness. It may take a non-standard approach and a lot of time to suppress the objections of such a person.
Stand with legs crossed
When you go to a meeting, notice the people who stand with their arms crossed. You may have noticed that they stand at a greater distance from people than others. And they button up all the buttons on their blazers and suits. If you strike up a conversation with them, you'll find that most or all of them are entering this community for the first time. So people who are in the company of people they don't know well stand like this. Now, watch out for those people who don't cross their arms over their chests, have their arms outstretched, or have their jacket lapels open or very relaxed. They lean a little towards each other, get too close to their interlocutors, and allow them to get close to them. Once you get to know them, you will learn that they are old acquaintances, or even friends. Some people stand with their arms crossed and their chest folded, but they have a calm face and talk without any signs of anger. But their position shows that they are restless and introverted.
Relaxation
After entering a new community, people become more relaxed, and as they get to know each other better, they gradually move from defensiveness to calmness and openness. In other words, they don't cross their arms and sit with their legs crossed. According to the results of the survey, this is observed in every country.

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