Women and girls tend to cross their legs while sitting for a variety of reasons. It can be a sign of modesty, comfort, or even a way to make ones self appear more attractive. Crossing one's legs while seated can also be used as a form of body language, conveying elements such as respect or non-threatening emotions.
This body language is also common when someone is new to a group of people. If you see a person standing or sitting with legs crossed, there's a chance they're feeling submissive or defensive.
While some people say they find it more comfortable to cross their legs at the ankles or knees while sitting, in most cases the position is habitually chosen because of custom, etiquette or modesty.
(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.)
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.
Touch her knee against yours.
Slowly move your knee toward hers until they touch lightly. Make sure that you touch her knee gently and then linger, so she doesn't think that you are bumping her leg because you need more room for your legs. Flirting by accidental touch helps build attraction because it creates tension.
More often than not, touching women's thighs is part of foreplay and becomes a huge turn on for both partners. It creates sexual tension and gets you both excited for what's to come. So if you feel like a guy is trying to seduce you in this way, there's a good chance that's exactly what he's doing.
For the uninitiated, placing a pillow between your legs adds comforts and eliminates pressure by keeping the knees on top of each other. It also helps by aligning your hip and spine.
This move is called “foot pop” invention of movie industry. Nowadays it is more often used as parody. It's a trope and has nothing to do with instinct or anything natural.
“I suspect most men would suggest the reason for adopting the more spread posture in sitting would be the avoidance of testicular compression from the thigh muscles. The pelvic rotation goes some way to improve compression in both aspects,” Sutcliffe continued.
It means she likes you and trusts you. You should really seriously think this one out.
Legs: If his legs are splayed out, he's confident and trying to claim his territory. If they are crossed, notice which leg is on top: a leading leg pointing toward you means he's trying to get closer, but legs crossed the other way are a subconscious play for space.
Both boys and girls think that when girls sit, they do so in postures that are markedly 'feminine': a hand on the cheek, primly folded legs. When boys sit, there's casual masculine insouciance radiating from them: hands crossed over the chest authoritatively, or legs spread comfortably apart.
Due to the difference of gravity, the positions of the hips and lower back are different than with men. This means women sit differently which must be taken into account when setting up a chair or workplace.
Sitting seiza-style is often difficult for people who are not accustomed to it or for the physically infirm, such as injured people and the elderly. Sitting seiza-style for long periods of time is associated with health problems, particularly those of the knees.
Girls and young women are often told to sit properly, dress properly, talk properly and so on. This has nothing to do with comfort, but is more about making women fit into the social definition of being graceful and lady-like. But what if improper is more fun… more comfortable?
Keep your touches light and short so she doesn't get uncomfortable. If you two have been having a fun conversation so far, feel free to gently touch her on the hand or on the forearm. Don't go any higher than that, and definitely don't try to grab her waist or anywhere on her torso.
Studies show that touching and stroking the knees can signal sexual interest. Of course, if she's stroking your knee, no need for further questions. But if she's stroking hers, this may be a subconscious desire to stroke yours.