Leg crossing etiquette: How a lady should cross

It’s no secret that women have been scrutinized for their every move since the dawn of time, and leg crossing is no exception. There are endless debates on which way to cross your legs, how high to lift them, and when it’s appropriate to uncross them. With so much pressure on us ladies, it’s important that we nail down the perfect leg-crossing technique once and for all.

The Art of Leg Crossing

Leg crossing is an art form- or rather, a science. And like any scientific endeavor worth pursuing you need tools – in this case clothes – or lack thereof- are our “tools” We’ll dive into those later but first things first… let’s talk about technique.

1) Knee over knee

Here lies one of the most commonly used ways women tend to cross their legs; knee over knee. This poses as an easy option when trying to avoid accidentally flashing someone while sitting crossed-legged on a bar stool after your third tequila shot (we’ve all been there). However, if you’re aiming for elegance even if Disney princesses only do this when wearing long dresses with FULL skirts its best avoided–besides who wears full length ball gowns these days?

This method creates peak comfort whilst offer staying power due to the natural weight distribution/ sitting posture caused by balancing one foot above the other It similarly has undeniable drawbacks mostly around external mobility; ie walking often turns into waddling something reminiscent between Pingu and Aunt Roberta at Christmas dinner.

2) Ankle Over Knee

If simplicity is what matters then ankle-over-knee could be right up your alley not too fussy just plonk one ankle over a bent-legged base limb et voila! A positioning hack many will opt towards come summer dress weather season– because guess what? You don’t want sweat pooled under your upper thigh thanks to compression–it’s gross.

There are two ways to go about ankle-over-knee positioning technique. Resting the underside of the raised knee on top of the crossed leg, or completely hovering like a butterfly poised mid-air giving full contact with said seats surface. Obviously, you have hazards here; How high should I raise my bottom leg? Will this cause undue muscle tension in gluts and thighs? Are people staring at me awkwardly because they can see too much?

3) The English Style

Ah…the royal English style! A- reigning favourite among Brits and Royalty alike – who wouldn’t want to look as elegant as Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle whilst sipping afternoon tea Incredibly ladylike, carefully placing one heel atop the other (oftentimes toes pointing out), ankles not kissing but hugging ever so gently avoiding cluttered crotch region while offering uninterrupted views shoes– important for those sporting killer heals right ladies?! Oh and apparently they both do it incredibly well when their legs happen to be exposed—which is often since its par for course for them wear clothing that stops just above knees if anything at all

However, beware: This position requires vigilant maintenance even more than French manicure –and nobody has had those since HearSay were a thing . Any shifts in posture could disguise genuine agony incurred from sitting cross-legged further exposing you’re lack of royal breeding/charm/elegance/humanity…

Dress Appropriately

Equally important during leg crossing is dressing appropriately after all what good does perfect etiquette do us if we’re limply hanging out shorts flapping around water cooler area looking like Sasquatch sister instead anyway.

Skirts/Dresses

If wearing skirts or dresses keep hemlines below where won’t expose yourself unintentionally—trust me there’s nothing worse than realizing after lunch break that your dress has ridden up your thigh thanks to sticking fabric and you’ve been flashing every beholder in the boardroom– cue blushing beetroot emoji on cheeks.

You also need to be comfortable, meaning either wear clothes that offer appropriate lining for higher elasticity and therefore better holding capacity or go without underwear completely. Going commando just might be the clutch – stashing some mini pads could come handy if necessary for moisturizing backup–This is not a drill though, choosing this option should only be done with experience under your belt

Trousers

When wearing trousers similarly avoid heavy body hugging types of material, which would take us back to sweating issue, again no one has time/energy/patience to walk around swamp ass all day do they? Opt instead for breathable options such as lightweight cottons etc. Change before going out after work shouldn’t have too much explaining needed here – unless it’s ‘casual Friday then its pedal-to-the-metal dress-down’ attitude we’re rocking isn’t it?

Appropriate Environments

Leg crossing etiquette isn’t a universal phenomenon; certain environments call for different behaviors while thong shopping vs. sitting cross-legged during Thanksgiving dinner you’ll apply similar principles really won’t you… maybe?

Luxury Accommodation

Cross like no one is watching – Avail yourself of plush surroundings allowing female guests an opportunity explore leg-crossing/feminine spirit until hearts content All standards diplomacy thrown out Hotel Managers will empathise entirely

Workplaces

Be mindfull about company culture when at work- okéy-dokéy?. Don’t let new starters see what kind of “kooky individual” their direct manager already teeterer at risk spilling secrets unwittingly due cryptic language meant keep them from harm’s way Cross legs tightly-knit making subtle lifts off chair surface repeated raising and slowly lowering atop other leg Provide ambiguous reception signals non-revealing work ethics as opposition encounters risk exposing vulnerabilities

Public Transportation

Public transport is the bane of most commuters existence but manners should remain in place- making society generally feel more chipper all around Carry yourself across train/bus seats with an air of confidence This will naturally make other travelers perk up wanting to employ your methods Avoid spreading legs excessively while seated, keeping everything crossed tightly knee-over-knee usually being safest bet

Conclusion

At this point, we hope that you now understand leg-crossing etiquette more than ever before. Whether it’s ankle over knee or full-on royal English style, remember that each method has its pros and cons — so choose wisely! Dress appropriately for maximum comfort and mix things up depending on where you are. Use these tips (sparingly) and impress the people around you with your newfound elegance – someone might just say something positive about your new found flexibilitywink

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