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FIGURE FOUR
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One ankle rests on the opposite knee, forming a number-4 shape with the legs.
MEANS
Confidence, openness, and territorial claim. Common in confident American men.
CONTEXT
A cultural signal — common and unremarkable in the United States, considered rude in much of Asia and the Middle East. The exposed groin makes it a confident posture. The hand grasping the top ankle adds a defensive element.
NOT
A leg-pain adjustment.
