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5.5 Sitting on a chair
5.5.1 Sitting on a normal chair is relaxing sitting posture.
For sitting on a chair with armrests, a person can place the arms onto
them and should not rock a chair.
5.5.2 Sitting on a chair in front of a senior person:
A person must sit with a proper manner and does not cross legs nor bend
down the head. The following postures can be performed.
1) Sitting on a chair with a straight body: Both hands
are placed together on both groins.
Male: A person must slightly separate the knees.
The heels are close together and the tips of the feet are slightly open.
Female: Before sitting, a person must arrange
a skirt for properly sitting. The knees and the tips of the feet are close
together or the tips of the feet are slightly overlapped.
2) Sitting on a chair and bending the body: Lower parts
of both arms are placed on both groins. Both hands are placed together.

Sitting on a chair in front of a senior
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