[MR] Atlantia Digest, Vol 97, Issue 2,- Rising

[siegfriedmcclure at aol.com]

While not anywhere near the upper ranks of the ceremony gurus, I can tell you what I was tought and have practiced for many years.  

If you are performing a specific duty (working at the gate, dishing out food, helping a customer with a purchase etc...) when Royals enter the area, and standing/bowing would necessitate you halting that duty, then a bow of the head will not go amiss.

Siegfried (who is fine with being gently corrected, and often is)

------Original Message------
From: Catherine Clark
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Subject: Re: [MR] Atlantia Digest, Vol 97, Issue 2,- Rising
Sent: Feb 1, 2011 15:22



 Good Gentles,
 
I do in all cases agree with the requirements for Courtesy. But what, may I ask, is the proper behavior for a merchant when Royalty, or former Royalty, enters the booth?  In many cases a merchant artisan is working upon something and rising is...complicated. In others, the merchant may be unfamiliar with the particular Royal insignia.
 
I think especially of many of the situations at the Pennsic Wars. Such as Midnight Madness where Royalty may be in and out of the merchant enrions.
 
Guidance would be appreciated.
 
C Chabrier                    
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