crossing one's legs isn't irritating in other cultures. what's offensive is when we Americans (mainly men) cross our legs so that one foot rests on the opposite knee, thereby showing the sole of one's foot or shoe. THAT is highly offensive to many other cultures. the bottom of the foot/shoe represents all you've trod upon and it's considered unhygienic and ill-mannered to make it visible to others.

AA has been voted the worst airline in the world, and THIS is what they come up with to attract more customers? how about better customer service? how about not losing baggage, and keeping to flight schedules? pretty it up all you want, but that won't help. what is it with companies who just want to change appearances, but not business practices? they obviously think we're idiots (mainly because we have been for so long).