[MR] A question of Protocol

[Beverly Robinson-Curry]

Catherine wrote:

> But then would not a simple nod of the head or polite acknowledgement of
the
> person be more appropriate than simply going on with what you are doing?

Ah, but honey, your question specifically was about when was it o.k. not to
_rise_.  Of course, you acknowledge Their presence!  Except for when the
Crown sneaks up behind me and I don't know They're there (which happens more
often than you'd believe), I always nod or speak with a "Your Majesty",
usually both.

> I guess my point is for the most part Crowns/Baronages understand that
folks
> can not always rise and cursty/bow or kneel before them in court but
should
> the effort not be made or if not explained?

To whom?  The populace in general?  It's a matter between the Crown and that
individual.  And if they are comfortable with their own interactions, then
no other has any right to be offended for Them.

> Sacred Stone, does this give me leave to continue treating her (publicly)
> like a girlfriend?

(laughing)  No.  I was using that as an opposite example; bad reasons vs.
good.  But it's extremely hard habit to break, as I'm sure you are learning.

Rhiannon