When a human begs they have their hands together.
When a dog stands on it’s hind legs they often have their front legs bent and paws hanging forward.
It was pointed out to me by Squink in another thread how squirrels have super flexible ankles, so it’s much easier for them to turn their paws inward to rest on their chests.
I notice if I assume the unnatural position of bending over to look at something on the ground I want to bend my arms, often putting them on my thighs. I don’t think keeping them stretched out would be comfortable for as long.
It’s been over 24 hours. The tension is palpable.,