Others prefer not to cross their legs at all and even to “man spread” as it’s become known, sitting with their knees wide apart on public transport while the people either side of them are ...

A: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.

Can crossing your legs affect your health. Published 12:00 am Friday, June 29, 2018. By New York Times News Service. Q: Why do so many people cross their legs when they sit?

People standing in the aisle, whilst she was sitting pretty with her legs crossed.’ Others agreed, calling ‘knee knockers’ annoying, inconsiderate and selfish.

Eduardo Villalpando lost his leg after he was struck by a car while at work as a California school crossing guard earlier this month.

Some 62% of people cross right over left, 26% go the other way and 12% have no preference. There are typically two ways to sit in a chair and cross your legs, one is at the knee and the other is ...

A day at the waterpark is peak summer fun, especially for kids. But waterslides in particular come with a slew of health ...

Many people prefer to cross one leg over the other. In the 1980s, ... Others prefer not to cross their legs at all and even to “man spread” as it’s become known, ...

A: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.

People at high risk of blood clots are advised not to cross their legs for long periods of time because for them, impeding the flow of blood could increase their risk of a deep vein thrombosis.