Sitting Style May Be Too Informal for Certain Venues
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Sitting Style May Be Too Informal for Certain Venues

Dear Abby | January 3rd, 2026 | Letter 3 of 3

DEAR ABBY: I have been an avid reader my entire life, and you have always given solid advice, especially when it comes to topics regarding proper etiquette. That's why you were the first person I thought to ask when my friend shared this information from our Catholic priest on how to attend Mass with reverence. Don't cross your legs. Crossing your legs is considered a disrespectful posture. I'm all for proper manners and posture, but I have never heard this before. -- WONDERING IN THE MIDWEST.

DEAR WONDERING: This is the first I have heard of it, but your friend may be correct. In some Orthodox cultures outside North America, crossing one's legs is considered to be very disrespectful. Here in America, however, it is not taboo, but it is considered to be too casual and relaxed for church.