Proper sitting posture during interview

[CavsFan2016]

Is it okay for guys to cross their legs during an interview? See picture below

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[kb1900]

I do this when I have to pee

 

[ChymeofPassion]

How does that not crunch your ??

 

[chrisjh]

It is not ok for a guy to cross his legs like that, period.

 

[laurenlee3]

It is not ok for a guy to cross his legs like that, period.

Really? I've certainly seen professional men do that.
I really hope it's okay for females to cross their legs, because I literally don't think I can sit without doing so.

 

[Aubrey Graham]

Just sit up straight. Cross your legs if you want to. Just be professional.


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[Frogger27]

I like to sit like this; however, I have been told in interviews to not cross your legs at all. Both feet on the ground.

 

[JB50]

Too cheeky.

 

[Gurkhali]

Just ask yourself what Dwight Schrute would do. Remember, never do something an idiot would do.

 

[ChymeofPassion]

Just ask yourself what Dwight Schrute would do. Remember, never do something an idiot would do.

Dwight would stand

 

[CavsFan2016]

I was told to sit like this basically - you guys really think this is unacceptable?

 

[ChymeofPassion]

I was told to sit like this basically - you guys really think this is unacceptable?

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Thats an inpromptu talk show "interview" done by someone as a favor to whoevers show it is; this interview is a favor to you that could determine whether youre a doctor or a premed washout.

 

[JB50]

I was told to sit like this basically - you guys really think this is unacceptable?

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You should do that 100% of the time directly at the interviewer while he or she is speaking. It's a dirty little secret of the medical community.

 

[CavsFan2016]

you guys are savage - a simple 'no' would have sufficed lmao

 

[DocJuan]

Mirror your intreviwer. If they're relaxed, you can relax a little. If they're super upright, you be uptight

 

[Gilakend]

Dwight would stand

It shows dominance.


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[ScottTenorman54]

Alongside everything else, remember: don't make prolonged eye contact or bare your teeth. They're signs of aggression.

 

[Lnsean]

You can cross your legs if the right leg rests entirely on the left leg. You cannot cross it where you're just resting your ankle with a gaping space in the crotch area. In other words, if you're going to cross your legs...cross it all the way.

 

[libertyyne]

Dwight would stand

True. Easier to subdue opponent and escape from bears.

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[keemobad]

Mate how doesn't that crush your jewels???

 

[Gurkhali]

Honesty though....Listen.

Walk in there. Drop trou. Ass up, face down.

 

[chibaddie]

Mirror your intreviwer. If they're relaxed, you can relax a little. If they're super upright, you be uptight

Eh, to an extent. I once had an interviewer slouch the entire time, fidget around in his/her chair, and walked out of the room-- during the damn interview. At the end, I was told it was a test to see if I would break compusure and how I dealt under pressure. Extreme case? Maybe. But don't always mirror.

 

[dioxane]

It is not ok for a guy to cross his legs like that, period.

don't subscribe so much to gender norms. i am a straight male and i always cross my legs like this. in fact, i did so during an interview at a school to which i was accepted.

with that being said, however, i would not cross my legs at all if there were only open space between me and the interview (i.e. no desk). if there is something obscuring the view of your legs, i think it's completely acceptable--just don't slouch and look uninterested. i personally lean forward when i cross my legs so i'd imagine i appear to be more engaged

 

[787593]

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[Goro]

I'm sitting across a big conference table from you. How am I going to see what you do with your legs?????

Stop overthinking this.

Is it okay for guys to cross their legs during an interview? See picture below

 

[CavsFan2016]

I'm sitting across a big conference table from you. How am I going to see what you do with your legs?????

Stop overthinking this.

Goro always with the straight no-nonsense answer to put me in my place. Thank you, Goro, I will stop overthinking things.

 

[FeinMS]

Make sure to understand that crossing legs can be perceived as arrogant and rude for some culture.

 

[CavsFan2016]

Mate how doesn't that crush your jewels???

I try not to focus on the pain

 

[mmm_cats]

Bro just sit down! smh...

 

[libertyyne]

I'm sitting across a big conference table from you. How am I going to see what you do with your legs?????

Stop overthinking this.

Most of the interviews I have had were in rooms with chairs facing each other. No big conference table to hide behind.

 

[libertyyne]

Mate how doesn't that crush your jewels???

 

[flapjack3d]

Are we that socially inept that we have to ask for instructions on how to sit in a chair?

 

[787593]

Are we that socially inept that we have to ask for instructions on how to sit in a chair?

yes

 

[mmm_cats]

Are we that socially inept that we have to ask for instructions on how to sit in a chair?

How do i chair?

 

[doctorleospaceman]

Doesn't matter who you are, there are way more significant things in your application and interview to focus on before worrying about what yoga positions are and aren't okay to do in the chair at an interview.

 

[libertyyne]

Doesn't matter who you are, there are way more significant things in your application and interview to focus on before worrying about what yoga positions are and aren't okay to do in the chair at an interview.

I would disagree. Posture, body language, and clothes compose a large portion of how initial perceptions are made. Being tight on all those things helps with rapport building which is necessary for the interaction to go in your favor.
Unless interviews are to make sure that you can hold a convo in which case it wouldn't matter.

You wouldn't wear a yellow suit or a tux t to an interview, so why wouldnt you want to make sure your body language is not sending bad juju.

 

[LutGholein]

OP people are clearly screwing around with you-- take it from someone who has done quite a few interviews-- you sit with the chair turned around-- that way when they throw coffee cups and pencils at you-- you have a built-in defense. Works like a charm.

 

[kb1900]

Most of the interviews I have had were in rooms with chairs facing each other. No big conference table to hide behind.

When I interviewed once for a research program I swear to god they put me at the tail end of a long lunch table thing with my interviewer at the head of it.

I was interviewing from like 15 feet away!!

 

[LeweezeB]

I AC SLATER EVERY INTERVIEW.

 

[doctorleospaceman]

I would disagree. Posture, body language, and clothes compose a large portion of how initial perceptions are made. Being tight on all those things helps with rapport building which is necessary for the interaction to go in your favor.
Unless interviews are to make sure that you can hold a convo in which case it wouldn't matter.

You wouldn't wear a yellow suit or a tux t to an interview, so why wouldnt you want to make sure your body language is not sending bad juju.

Unless you're slamming your shoes down on top of their desk and lighting a cigar, I don't think they'll take much notice. Facing the person, good eye contact, and the occasional smile is really all you need in terms of body language.

 

[libertyyne]

Unless you're slamming your shoes down on top of their desk and lighting a cigar, I don't think they'll take much notice. Facing the person, good eye contact, and the occasional smile is really all you need in terms of body language.

You would be surprised.

 

[keemobad]

Interviewer: Tell us about yourself.
Varys: I was castrated during a blood magic ritual

*interviewer frivolously takes notes*

 

[CavsFan2016]

Just so you guys know, I did not cross my legs at the interview. It was a game-time decision, and I went with what felt comfortable. Thanks for the advice everyone, this thread really helped answer one of the more difficult cruxes in my life.

 

[Gurby]

Unless you're slamming your shoes down on top of their desk and lighting a cigar, I don't think they'll take much notice. Facing the person, good eye contact, and the occasional smile is really all you need in terms of body language.

This was me at my first interview. A little bit too comfortable...

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

I was told to sit like this basically - you guys really think this is unacceptable?

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I sit like that a lot, but I wouldn't sit like that at an interview. Too casual.

 

[CavsFan2016]

This was me at my first interview. A little bit too comfortable...

You must have really sped through your college coursework to be interviewing at such a young age. Great work!

 

[mistafab]

Be free, young padawan.

Is it okay for guys to cross their legs during an interview? See picture below

 

[zurc2014]

It is not ok for a guy to cross his legs like that, period.

I do it all the time. No rejections yet...

 

[zurc2014]

I like to sit like this; however, I have been told in interviews to not cross your legs at all. Both feet on the ground.

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Ive been told this before. I still do it and have had zero problems. All interviews went well.