[MR] Queen's Corner

[Stephanie Shelton]

> HRM Kari wrote:
> >Why don't people kneel on the kneeling pillows in
> front of the throne?  Are
> they too close?
> >(This is just my own observation and question)


I'll try to keep my worms in my can today your Majesty...

I completely agree with the gentle who said that it is probably due to most simply not knowing. Our Canton makes certain we hold a class before any large event to teach our newcomers about court, and pointy hats in general. We set up a mock court and run through the whole thing with them.

Our newcomers are taught first to always bow/curtsy to one wearing a pointy hat.

Second, when passing in front of the thrones they are taught to bow or curtsy. We always explain that even if they are empty you still show respect to the Crown and Atlantia.

Men are always taught to never let a Lady walk into court unescorted.

And finally we teach them how to approach the thrones, where to stop, bow/curtsy, where to let go of your escorts arm, to curtsy before you kneel on the pillows, and the proper way to leave the presence of the thrones.

I really do wish more groups held classes like this every so often for their newcomers. It doesn't have to be a "stuffy class". Hold a BBQ and take 30 minutes out of it to run a mock court. People always come together around food!

It really is something that is over looked a great deal. Probably because we all get so comfortable with our existence that we take our knowledge for granted. We are all getting older, and if we want our happy dream/game of pomp and circumstance to remain intact we must teach our newer people. They will never know to do something/not to do something unless they are shown the correct/proper way.

Alrighty.... *picking up her worms and putting them back in her can*

Sorry about that. I am a bit passionate about this particular subject.

-Shae


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