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Comfort: We tend to cross our legs when we feel comfortable, confident, and relaxed. For some people this is a naturally comfortable posture, and women who wear short skirts will often cross their legs. Others will cross to shift their weight if their legs are feeling tired.
(Bonus tip: if you're sitting next to a girl and she crosses her legs toward you, it's a sign she's interested in you and engaged in the interaction. If she crosses her legs away, she's putting up a barrier and isn't quite comfortable with you yet.)
Crossing your legs at the ankles while seated is known as the “ankle lock.” This body language or nonverbal communication could mean you're holding back, uncertain, or fearful, making it common in interview situations. And ladies, if you want to appeal to a man, cross your legs at the knees.
People usually cross their legs when they feel uncomfortable and insecure. It's a 'closed' body language gesture that closes you off from other people. Imagine talking to someone with their legs crossed versus talking to someone with their legs uncrossed.
When a woman crosses one knee over the other, it shows off her muscle tone and allows her to get closer to you. “Slow, purposeful crossing and uncrossing of the legs is a game of peek-a-boo and classic courtship technique used to draw attention to her legs and signal interest.”
Eye contact is one big indicator, as well as frequent smiles and laughter. An open posture and facial expression are also signals of attraction. Acting fidgety or nervous, or blushing and getting sweaty palms, is also a sign that someone is attracted to you.
Though this may sound disagreeable but legs crossed is often a sign of not letting someone peek into your weaknesses. This position appears confident but because it may be a show, it could mean that you lack confidence inside. You are not very open about talking to strangers and like to stay closed.
It signals a person who is distant, insecure, defensive or anxious. But, Hargrave says that crossed arms do have their pluses too. It's also a comforting (self-soothing pose) pose that can help you to concentrate and stick to a difficult task.
IMO, this means that the girls are very fond of you, trust you and feel proprietary toward you. This means that they regard you as “theirs” - their friend, their bro, their man who will look out for them, the man who has their best interests at heart.
When reading body language, the reaction she gives to your touch can be an indicator of how she feels about you. If a woman is into you, she may blush, giggle, or flash a quick smile at the slightest touch, like a brush of her arm. If she's not interested, she may pull away or not even notice your touch.
When crossing your ankles, be sure to do so with your knees still together. There should be no space between your ankles. Angle your legs. If your legs are long or you've chosen not to cross your ankles, you will likely need to angle your knees to either your left or right.
People can sit in any position they want, as long as they're comfortable. Yes, crossing legs is something mostly girls do, but there's nothing wrong with men doing it too. Crossing legs isn't reserved for girls.
Mostly used by models, who are by definition tall and slender, the crossed legs is the standing sister of seated crossed legs. The pose can make a dress of any length look demure – even the shortest of minis – and by a trick of the eye, makes the legs look half the width.
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"The behaviour is based in ancient history and is rooted in being able to protect," she told the Daily Star. “When men want to be seen as both attractive and protective, they will often splay their legs or drape their arms around nearby objects, like a chair or stool."
Things You Should Know
A woman is usually flirting with you if she's mimicking your movements, leaning into your conversation, quickly blinking her eyes, or lightly touching you. If she turns to look somewhere else, frowns, or tries to move away from you, then those are signs a woman isn't interested.
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This may suggest that she likes you and your company. She might even flirt with you to let you know that she's interested. Keep an eye on her gaze; if she looks at you longingly while holding your arm, she's into you.
It is clear and simple. If she holds your arm while walking, she likes you. Generally, when a man and woman link their arms together while walking, it is assumed that they are romantic partners. If a woman doesn't like a man, she will avoid touching him at all costs.
Sitting with the legs crossed for a long time increases the likelihood of scoliosis (abnormal alignment of the spine) and other deformities. It can also cause greater trochanteric pain syndrome, a common and painful condition that affects the outer side of the hip and thigh.
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.