The tall person noticed that I have adopted a new way of sitting and asked me what had prompted me to do this.
I think it is nice when he notices new things about me.
Anyway, as the tall person brought up the subject I shall share Bassa’s Tips for Ladies on the Proper Way to Sit.
I have noticed that many ladies cross their legs at the knee when they sit. This might display their lovely long legs to their best advantage but crossing one’s legs at the knees can cut off circulation and over time can result in spider veins.
Spider veins? Yes. “Spider veins” are red or blue short jagged lines that look like tree branches or spider webs. The tall person told me that veins have valves that prevent blood from flowing backwards as it moves up the legs. If this valve is weakened due to lack of circulation the blood collects back in the vein and results in “spider veins”.
Unless you are a spider you probably won’t want “spider veins”. So how can we ladies avoid spider legs?
Simple. Don’t cross your legs at the knees, cross them at the ankle.
Tall person took a picture of me demonstrating the correct technique.
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ooh you’re such the young lady Bassa! And you’re right too! Thank you for the reminder!
Thanks Dr Bassa.
Oh Bassa – you are such a beautiful girl! I love this photo of you. And thanks for the tips…I really don’t want spider veins. 🙂
I wanted to tell you and the Tall Person about this amazing photographer who seems to be traveling in your neck of the woods right now. I’m not sure how close this is to you, but he mentions Tbilisi and the Caucasus Mountains so I thought of you. See the link to the post below as well as the links at the end of the post to related articles. The photos are beautiful.
Bassa, I think he should come find you and take your photo!
Wow, I shall go visit the Travelling Artist photographer 🙂 Thank you Laurie x
So elegant, Bassa! And you look very relaxed lounging half on the furniture.
Haha-so great!!! I love the humor, and the picture!
DeDe doesn’t sit like a lady… she lays on her belly with her legs sprawled out!
Wow sweet Bassa you amaze us with all the great tips you give us…you are just so full of information. Mumsy says she knows where to go now to get all her questions answered. Hugs and nose kisses
That is a very interesting pose, Bassa! I shall do my best, from now on, to emulate it. I definitely do not want spider veins.
That is lovely. I MUST try to be more of a lady! Once I ate a spider. It was delicious.
Great tips Bassa! You are so pretty and the collie boys love this picture and have put this up over the water dish! 😛 You sure are a beautiful Bassa!
Your friends!
The Collies and Chuck 🙂
I’ll try to remember this tip Bassa!
I noticed that my person uncrossed her legs while she was reading this.
Wonderful suggestion, Bassa and Tall Person. 🙂
I’ll pass this on to my lady friends.
Bassa, you are so right–as always. We just told Mom to uncross her legs. Love your photo! x Berner Girls
You go girl!!!
Wow Bassa! Thanks for the tip! My mom are so afraid of having “Spider Veins” and she always wears special socks while she is working to get good blood circulation! I’ll definitely tell mom not to cross legs at the knees!!! 🙂
Too late for me my dear,but you keep up the good work.
Tall person is so right and you demonstrate the proper way to sit so elegantly!!
Ah, a true lady, crossing her legs at the ankles. We approve. Very royal too 🙂
Finn & Kai
Yes the Newfs cross them gently like yours or put them straight out the back. I was surprised such big dogs could be that agile!
That’s precious advice, Bassa. Mum has spider veins… She has always crossed her legs at the knees… Unfortunately, she learned too late about that… Wish you would’ve shared this a few years ago… 🙂