#49: Hiding Something
Well, well, well, it looks like we have a secret-keeper in the room. If you find yourself crossing your legs at the ankle during a conversation, you might want to ask yourself, “what am I hiding?” This is because crossing your legs in this way is a classic body language signal of holding something back. Perhaps it’s a secret, a thought, or a feeling that you don’t want to reveal just yet.
But why do we do this? When we cross our legs at the ankle, we are essentially creating a physical barrier between ourselves and the other person. It’s a way of protecting ourselves and keeping our inner thoughts and emotions hidden. So, if you’re in a situation where you want to appear open and honest, try sitting with your legs uncrossed or even leaning slightly forward.