In formal situations in certain cultures, a man will "bow" (bend forward at the waist) when meeting another person. The equivalent for a woman is a "curtsy" (where the woman will dip her body by bending her knees).
A curtsy is a respectful gesture, typically performed by women and girls, in which they bend their knees and lower their body slightly. It is a sign of respect or acknowledgement towards someone of higher social status or authority.
You curtsy for the queen. You must curtsy!! hehe :)
The words do not change their meaning in a sentence.
It's the way a skirt is held at the side (such as when a woman does a curtsy.
A. Curtsy is varant of courtesy. B. Specialization-a specific form of courtesy.
A. Curtsy is varant of courtesy. B. Specialization-a specific form of courtesy.
Curtsy
No, she does not. They are both Royal Highnesses. Royal Highnesses curtsy to kings and queens only. When Princess Mary becomes queen consort, Princess Mary will have to curtsy to her.
As the ballroom dance began all the women curtsied while the men bowed
A slight bow for females.
no
arch, bend, curtsy, curve
Men bow, women curtsy - though nowadays, a quick nod of the head will do.