How to Curtsy 

Ayy Afzhr ha ha ha 😂😂

lmao sameeee

Same

I am learning to bow as well

Me too XDD

They may end up using it, corona 'no contact greetings'🤔

What for?

+MrBacchus18 And handkisses. And letting the lady enter first (to check if the coast is clear). No, I think for every-day use in the western world shaking hands is much more practicable - just imagine how it would look in a big office, and how much time it would take to figure out who would have to bow/ curtsey to whom, because technically speaking everyone is the same rank (unless there actually is a member of the nobility/ aristocracy in your office) even if we have different functions in the office. Do you go by age, or by how high up the 'foodchain' someone is - and should women generally curtsey to men? But I think in those rare formal occasions, like when you might be invited to a statebanquet, you still have to do it, especially if a Royal head of state is in attendance (and there are still a fair few of them around in Europe). And of course it's important for those of us engaged in historical reenactment or the theatre, even if in those cases you'll probably be taught how to do it.

+misskitty285 Ha,ha, my thinking was much more simplistic. I was thinking of all the germs we spread by being forced to shake a bunch of hands when first meeting people. So definitely no handkissing lol

That's why they generally didn't shake hands at the time - or embrace and kiss each others cheeks - unless it was in the family. And if they did they'd probably wear their gloves. But usually with the handkiss, the receiver would wear gloves, so there's not that much risk of spreading anything - also mostly it was only a gesture, not an actual kiss (esp if the woman had never been married). There usually was no running water, let alone hot water in those days, but as hygiene and medicine progressed it became less of a problem.

+MrBacchus18 - Shaking hands is a gentlemanly gesture, much like that borne of tipping one's hat (an act of courtesy rapidly entering the dusty folds of antiquity) to a lady. Both derived from when warriors were properly heeled with edged weapons, and use of the right hand in these gestures of respect and courtesy (not to mention civility!) openly showed neither was offering violence at that time. At no time is a woman required to shake hands, though she may nod her head in an abbreviated bow, whether or not wearing a dress or skirted outfit. An easy way to remember this is in recalling the old, if implicitly ribald, riddle: What does a man do standing up, that a woman does sitting down, that a dog does on 3 legs? Answer: Shake hands. (It does require knowledge of the rule that a woman may *offer* her hand to be either shaken or, preferably, kissed; seeing her manner of presentation dictates which option the gentleman should follow.) Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

+misskitty285 - In today's office environment, the mutual nod of acknowledgement has become the norm of courtesy for both men and professionally-oriented women. In the United States of America, a lettuce-picker who is not an illegal alien is of the same "rank" as anyone of nobility in Europe or elsewhere. As such, bowing to those who have no such recognized nobility status in America is a commonly recognized courtesy, not a requirement, whether it be a state banquet or a backyard barbecue. There is *no* "have to," deferential dictate. Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

She should have at least figured out the history, her curtsy in the docu was absurd. It’s easier to fool Americans, they have no clue. It’s no different really alike saluting in the military. Showing respect, and Meghan unfortunately showed the opposite by making fun of it and to compare it with medieval times. If she would make fun of our military saluting.. Americans wouldn’t take that lightly, and Harry should know better. Any European/ American dual citizen understands its cultural misunderstanding, and in stead to get all angry, realize it’s just that. My usa husband went shopping in Europe saw nice shoes , had trouble getting the attention of sales person, he asked do you have these in my size? And no these were it. He walked out thinking how could a sales person let me leave empty handed? Me in Usa, I walk in a shop, looking around. Suddenly a sales person approaches me, taking the items I plan to buy and I’m taken aback .., In my county it would mean they think you might steal these items… … just simple cultural differences (in Europe sales people get a fixed income regardless what they sell. Plus European, will let a sales person know if they need help. In usa their salary does matter if they sell Meghan should have been more curious and it was Harry’s neglecting to support her and explain it to her, it wasn’t the rest of the family job. Sorry I’m going off subject a bit:)

I came here confused and bewildered and left more informed… bummed I’m not allowed to curtsy but damn if I don’t want to now.😢

Cause thats not correct way. Its harder than that..

that is not curtsy at all.

​@niqbaldwin9813 Seems like good exercise and practice at home. Also, if you're a guy and happen to be presenting femininely, who knows, it may look good. Guys are often limited on what is socially acceptable, and so are girls. If you want to bend your knees and feet in that way you can. It's just only proper or acceptable in specific contexts. Bowing is also similar and acceptable for guys.

way to go man

Have you mastered it by now?

Men never curtsy. Manners are never meant to demean others.

Loool😅

Thats why Im here, not that its been revealed she actually did it in Suits

One year later, I hate to break it to you .. sadly no😂 watch the netflix doc.😂

So true

She’s an actress. So likes to pretend that she does not know how to curtsy.

same lmao watching the full interview rn

Same! 🤣

I feel like everyone knows about this. I remember learning about this when I was 8 and I’m an American male lol

Because she lied! She had instructions and handlers for everything.

dooler72 shutup

I'm SO glad I'm not the only one. Let's bring the bow and curtsy back!

Too funny!!

Couldn't get funnier 🤣🤣🤣🤣lol

I’m a fan touching people the least amount possible. I’m not an effusive greeter. I do shake hands. I’m not a hugger or cheek kisser. As a man bowing would be a preferable form of greeting going forward. Besides, women look so elegant performing a proper curtsy

I didn’t think of that but yes

🤣🤣🤣 yea

Me, I wanted to know how it looked liked😂😂😂😂 But especially that harrry was showing this to Meghan, must be hilarious to watch

Lmaoooooo ME 😂😂😂

Lol me! 🤣

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a lot of British ladies are commoners

@@sherrilindauer9321 I think he meant Lady as in the title.

Sumantra maitra also, I thought you weren’t supposed to touch the skirt and less it was long. It looks kind of silly to pull it out to the side… school girlish, less elegant

You can just call them patricians and plebians and save yourself the trouble and strife.

This is the dumbest shit I ever seen, and there's rules to it??! 😆😆😆😆😆😆

Yep! This is my plan! I think it will add a smile instead of having that awkward moment when I forget and put my hand out for someone to shake and they have to say no.

So glad I'm not the only one with this idea! I actually plan to do this while in skirt moving forward, as I always hated shaking hands and the elbow thing is just dumb ahaha

Me😁

Lolll I am

Moin

Nope I’m here from an anime fanfic

No one I hope.

Well said TG. Kudos back to you.

Hello fellow fan fic writer!

same here

another Shay ;)

hello there.

Same

Sounds like a fantastic alternative.

Same!!

You shouldn’t, because that’s very wrong to curtsey to a queen this way 🤔

It’s her majesty the queen, not our majesty

*o u r*

It's your majesty not her

You guys are all correct in different contexts. It can be "Our Majesty" if you are either the Queen herself referring TO herself in the royal plural, or countrymen who honor the same Queen (presumably of England if I infer correctly from your comments and the use of English to express those comments). It should be "Her Majesty" for most others who are simply referring to said queen; and "Your Majesty" if you're addressing Her Majesty directly. You are all nitpicking each other needlessly with nary a thought for point of view. ;) In the words of C.S. Lewis, "What DO they teach children in those schools these days?"

Is there any other way than being dressed as a Yeti?

Caitlin Johnson *4 Years Ago*

That statement was abominable.

Lmao

It might be hard if you have a big foot or two.

I know right! Well I was watching a Etiquette and Espionage fan MAP and this popped up soo

same w guys

Yet you are here.

I'm watching so I can properly take the piss out of somebody who was promoted at work.

Eittiquette and espionage! I read it too

+SM H Williams - "Guys bow; girls curtsy." The art and science of courtesy, as a means of civilized communication, is being lost in the Communication Age of digitized discourse. As an example, "...to formally bow..." demonstrates the split infinitive. Too, a comma after "presentations" prior to embarking on the next major clause would be considered proper, written presentation. Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

Damn you beat me

Yeah buddy