How to Sit Like a Gentleman

Dana Jean Antonelli introduces herself as an etiquette consultant and welcomes viewers. She introduces her husband Brian, who will help demonstrate how to sit like a gentleman. Before sitting, gentlemen wearing a suit or suit jacket should unbutton it, and slightly hike up their pants to prevent stretching.

The first position involves keeping knees together, hands resting on the lap, and maintaining a straight posture with a straight spine, chest out (but not overly so), and shoulders back. Brian finds this position uncomfortable.

The second position allows knees to be two to ten inches apart, or wider if desired, while remaining mindful of surroundings. Hands stay on the lap, and the back is kept straight. Brian finds this position more comfortable than the first.

The third position is more casual, with ankles twisted. Brian finds this position awkward and undesirable.

The fourth position involves keeping feet together with knees apart, and hands still on the lap, maintaining a straight back. Brian finds it better than positions one and three, but not as good as position two.

The fifth position is the figure-four cross-legged style. When doing this, ensure the foot is pointed down to avoid showing the sole, which can be disrespectful in some cultures and is generally considered unsightly. Brian states this is his preferred go-to posture.

Dana concludes by summarizing the five easy ways to sit like a gentleman. She encourages viewers to share which position their partner prefers and invites them to subscribe to her channel for more etiquette tips.