Title: Where did the term 'sitting Indian style' come from? Is it as offensive as it sounds? And did people not sit cross-legged before this term? - Quora
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Where did the term "sitting Indian style" come from? Is it as offensive as it sounds? And did people not sit cross-legged before this term?
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Content: But think about elbows. Women are encouraged to keep their elbows tight to their side, when sitting and walking as well, and to sit up as straight as possible with their hands folded in their laps or at least in front of them on the table. In contrast, how many men have you seen sticking their elbows out everywhere, waving their hands around, leaning their arms against the chair next to them? At its root, it’s all about taking up space and declaring your presence. Men were supposed to, and women weren’t. Related Answer
Daniel Paterson
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What does it mean when boys cross their legs when they sit? I once had a discussion like this, several months ago. A past friend of mine, Victor (pseudonym) asked about this. “