Why do people cross their legs?

[David777]

While sleeping, I almost never move at all, dream 100% of the time, and rotate every time I wake up, side, to back, to side etc. Thin me, most often cross my legs while sleeping because it somehow feels more comfortable, especially if on my back. But just sitting in a chair usually do not. Am not the fidgeting type, so tend to be still once positioned, sitting or standing.

 

[Tom52]

I don't think too much about how I or others cross their legs at the knees or ankles. What gets me is why/how women can tuck their legs up under them when sitting in a cushioned chair or couch. That looks so uncomfortable to me. I couldn't fold up my long legs like that. Ouch!

 

[Warrigal]

My legs are short, and not slender, so crossing my legs when sitting has never been comfortable for me. I do however cross my ankles. This way I take up less room on public transport. I would like it if men did the same ,but I think I understand why they like to manspread.

 

[RadishRose]

To get to the other side? No, wait......

 

[Beezer]

Hmm...

I wonder what chairs would look like if our knees bent the other way.

 

[Sunny]

I don't think too much about how I or others cross their legs at the knees or ankles. What gets me is why/how women can tuck their legs up under them when sitting in a cushioned chair or couch. That looks so uncomfortable to me. I couldn't fold up my long legs like that. Ouch!

I'm a confirmed leg tucker, especially when sitting on my extremely comfortable couch. I'm sure it's a habit, no big reason for it. I sit that way when I settle into the couch to read or watch tv, After a while, I untuck my leg and push the button that releases the leg rest (I don't know what the name is for that part of the couch) and happily stretch out both legs on it.

I wonder, do we usually cross the same leg over the over, or do we alternate legs? Never gave any thought to this subject.

Interesting to think about, though.