Bali Humiliation

On my third day in Bali, Indonesia, I found myself in a very..uncomfortable situation. We had gone to visit the Tanah lot temple, found on a beautiful beach, although crowded luxurious and calming. My sister and I decided we should do something prior to the rip-roaring spectacular night show we had heard so much about. But, we had a little of a mishap.. As we walked along the white soft sand listening to the crashing waves. I sat down and crossed my legs at my ankle, just as i usually did in the comfort of my own home. But, everybody seemed to give me this look of.. embarrassment? Astonishment? At the moment i was unsure but I quickly realized as to what it was I called our friend, Valerie who had come along with us. She gave me this look of mortification, not for herself but for me, she quickly grabbed my arm. She quickly explained that the look they had given me was embarrassment towards me, suddenly a sickness rolled through my body in utter humiliation. In Bali it is rude to cross your legs at the ankle, yet it is okay in order to cross them at the knee. Also, you should not wave at someone but, call them over with your thumb. I will never! commit the same error again and I will make sure to remind anyone else who may go in order to avoid my same mistake.