+ Pensant Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 When I was a teenager I consciously tried not to cross my legs since it was perceived to be “gay”. Neither my parents nor any friends or fellow students ever mentioned it. Really, I’m not sure that they even noticed it. The other day, I was sitting across from my new 24 year-old special friend and he made a comment about my sitting posture. I was sitting with my ankles crossed, which I’ve often done. I also had my hands folded in my lap. He told me that these postures were gay. We laughed and I took it as a compliment. Has anyone else thought about this topic? I though I’d introduce a lighthearted topic this morning! pubic_assistance, + Charlie, + azdr0710 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ azdr0710 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 When I cross my legs, it's really just foot/ankle over knee. That knee over knee thing would be apt to create question! Great topic. I think it will go on for a while! This was discussed a few years ago, I think. + Pensant and + Charlie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ pepa_e_mango Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 It's a fine line, really. Crossed_leg.mp4 + azdr0710, pubic_assistance, + Axiom2001 and 6 others 2 1 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake1973 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 I remember a list of "tells" like this as a kid: - If you asked a guy to look at his fingernails, a gay dude would do it with palm away from himself and fingers extended; a straight dude would do it palm up with fingers curled - If you hold a finger up at forehead level and tell the guy to look at it, a gay dude would just roll his eyes up without moving his head. A straight dude would tip his whole head back - If you whipped your dick out in his face, a straight dude would laugh, freak out, leave the room. A gay dude would drop to his knees and go to town. ... or so I was told + Charlie, pubic_assistance, + The Big Guy and 5 others 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubic_assistance Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Pensant said: When I was a teenager I consciously tried not to cross my legs since it was perceived to be “gay”. Neither my parents nor any friends or fellow students ever mentioned it. Really, I’m not sure that they even noticed it. The other day, I was sitting across from my new 24 year-old special friend and he made a comment about my sitting posture. I was sitting with my ankles crossed, which I’ve often done. I also had my hands folded in my lap. He told me that these postures were gay. We laughed and I took it as a compliment. Has anyone else thought about this topic? I though I’d introduce a lighthearted topic this morning! One of the macho boys in my neighborhood told that "real men" don't cross their legs, but cross their ankles instead.( I was in Fifth grade.) I actually thought that was very kind, as he seemed to be looking out for me even though we weren't friends. + Charlie, + The Big Guy and + Pensant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Charlie Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 I always thought it was a class signal: upper class men crossed their legs, while working class men crossed their ankles. + Pensant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake1973 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 I've seen more straight guys put one foot/ankle on the opposite knee. I don't find crossing my legs in any fashion physically comfortable. liubit and + The Big Guy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Charlie said: I always thought it was a class signal: upper class men crossed their legs, while working class men crossed their ankles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 If crossing one's legs is a sign of feeling relaxed, Putin seems rarely relaxed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ sync Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 It appears to be all about individual perception. I remember being told that "ladies" do not cross their legs at the knees, they cross their ankles. I don't recall why that was told to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubic_assistance Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 thomas and + Pensant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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