[MR] A Question of Protocol

[E L Wimett]

Well, no, Olwen, that is not true.  While men seldom do what we consider a
"curtsy" (though some Renaissance reverence come close), women often bow as
an obeisance in period.  It depends on your particular persona and period.  

Alisoun, who learned how to "court curtsy" in kindergarten

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From: atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org
[mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org] On Behalf Of Olwen the Odd
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 2:23 PM
To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
Subject: Re: [MR] A Question of Protocol

>When I joined the SCA in the Midrealm, you bowed or curtsied to the 
>monarchs
>and heirs whenever you passed them.  If they passed you, you did the same.
>Margret

This is a very good and definitive point made, Margret.  The issue of bow or

curtsy.  It really ruffs my feathers as I see fields of women bow instead of

curtsy.  I have no idea why.  Men bow, women curtsy.  It's that simple.  I 
have been very tempted to give classes in learning to curtsy.  Being raised 
in a formal household, I suppose this is just an issue with me, but maybe 
not.

Olwen


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