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In many countries it is very normal to sit cross-legged, but in Japan, sitting cross-legged in formal places or in business environments is considered rude because it will make others think that you are having an attitude or that you are thinking of yourself as important. The correct posture should be to sit up straight, with your legs closed together and your hands on your knees. This posture shows that you are focused on listening, being a gentle and polite person.