The way you carry yourself tells a great deal of whom you are. A confident, easy, natural walk and graceful stance will reflect your beauty more than the costliest perfume or attire. Your shape however determines your posture, so, what shape are you, are you apple-shaped or pear-shaped, a carrot-shaped person usually has a better advantage.
SITTING POSTURE
Did you know that crossing your legs at the knee regularly can encourage knotted veins later in life? To forestall this, it is advisable that you only cross your legs when you have to (in a formal setting). Always sit with your legs flat on the ground. If you want to cross your legs, put your ankle to the opposite knee.
Always test a new outfit by sitting in a chair to ensure that it does not ride up your leg too highly or that it is not too tight for you to sit comfortably. You will probably spend more time in your outfit sitting, so it does not make sense to judge it solely by how it looks when you’re in front of a mirror.
In a formal setting, as a lady, when you cross your legs, keep them still. Don’t jiggle or tap your feet; don’t swing your leg to and fro. These are distracting motions, and will imply that you are impatient or bored or not comfortable. This is not a very polite message.
TIPS TO FORMAL SITTING
Don’t slump or hunch your shoulders.
Keep your back straight and your chin up
Rest your arms either on the chair or in your lap
Place your briefcase and/or purse on the floor, to the side of your chair so they are out of the way and will not trip a passerby.
Try to look relaxed and confident. If the chair is too deep, causing your feet to leave the floor sit only as far back as you can with your knees against the cushion so you can keep your feet on the floor.
If you are sitting in the floor on a cushion, it’s best to sit with both legs to one side. You’ll balance your weight on the opposite side of where you’ve tucked your feet. This may not
be the most comfortable position, but it will enable you to keep your back straight. |
