Maybe we should bring back bowing and curtsy, its better than shaking hands if you think about it

@misskitty285

9 жыл бұрын

+MrBacchus18 And handkisses. And letting the lady enter first (to check if the coast is clear). No, I think for every-day use in the western world shaking hands is much more practicable - just imagine how it would look in a big office, and how much time it would take to figure out who would have to bow/ curtsey to whom, because technically speaking everyone is the same rank (unless there actually is a member of the nobility/ aristocracy in your office) even if we have different functions in the office. Do you go by age, or by how high up the 'foodchain' someone is - and should women generally curtsey to men? But I think in those rare formal occasions, like when you might be invited to a statebanquet, you still have to do it, especially if a Royal head of state is in attendance (and there are still a fair few of them around in Europe). And of course it's important for those of us engaged in historical reenactment or the theatre, even if in those cases you'll probably be taught how to do it.

@MrBacchus18

9 жыл бұрын

+misskitty285 Ha,ha, my thinking was much more simplistic. I was thinking of all the germs we spread by being forced to shake a bunch of hands when first meeting people. So definitely no handkissing lol

@misskitty285

9 жыл бұрын

That's why they generally didn't shake hands at the time - or embrace and kiss each others cheeks - unless it was in the family. And if they did they'd probably wear their gloves. But usually with the handkiss, the receiver would wear gloves, so there's not that much risk of spreading anything - also mostly it was only a gesture, not an actual kiss (esp if the woman had never been married). There usually was no running water, let alone hot water in those days, but as hygiene and medicine progressed it became less of a problem.

@CPTdrawer22

8 жыл бұрын

+MrBacchus18 - Shaking hands is a gentlemanly gesture, much like that borne of tipping one's hat (an act of courtesy rapidly entering the dusty folds of antiquity) to a lady. Both derived from when warriors were properly heeled with edged weapons, and use of the right hand in these gestures of respect and courtesy (not to mention civility!) openly showed neither was offering violence at that time. At no time is a woman required to shake hands, though she may nod her head in an abbreviated bow, whether or not wearing a dress or skirted outfit. An easy way to remember this is in recalling the old, if implicitly ribald, riddle: What does a man do standing up, that a woman does sitting down, that a dog does on 3 legs? Answer: Shake hands. (It does require knowledge of the rule that a woman may *offer* her hand to be either shaken or, preferably, kissed; seeing her manner of presentation dictates which option the gentleman should follow.) Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

@CPTdrawer22

8 жыл бұрын

+misskitty285 - In today's office environment, the mutual nod of acknowledgement has become the norm of courtesy for both men and professionally-oriented women. In the United States of America, a lettuce-picker who is not an illegal alien is of the same "rank" as anyone of nobility in Europe or elsewhere. As such, bowing to those who have no such recognized nobility status in America is a commonly recognized courtesy, not a requirement, whether it be a state banquet or a backyard barbecue. There is *no* "have to," deferential dictate. Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

I used to curtsy when I was little. I am glad to have my memory refreshed! If I ever have children I would love for them to learn gestures such as this. So much pretty!

@elvinadhludhlu5380

4 жыл бұрын

They may end up using it, corona 'no contact greetings'🤔

@ginismoja2459

Жыл бұрын

What for?

I'm here to learn just in case I met the _Evil Queen_ at Disneyland

@ananthim7358

4 жыл бұрын

Ayy Afzhr ha ha ha 😂😂

@rachelliauw8807

4 жыл бұрын

lmao sameeee

@clearskiesclearskies7456

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@lower_than_furries9727

3 жыл бұрын

I am learning to bow as well

@jennifershon8481

3 жыл бұрын

Me too XDD

Here after Meghan Markle said in an interview with Oprah that she had to curtsy for the Queen and learned how to do it right before meeting her. Why Harry didn’t let her know way ahead of time he knew she was gone have to curtsy for his grandma lol.

@juliageorge8506

3 жыл бұрын

same lmao watching the full interview rn

@JustAGrl007

3 жыл бұрын

Same! 🤣

@bandygreen2456

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like everyone knows about this. I remember learning about this when I was 8 and I’m an American male lol

@dooler72

3 жыл бұрын

Because she lied! She had instructions and handlers for everything.

@kylielawson3271

3 жыл бұрын

dooler72 shutup

2020 be like "hey, let's revive old-fashioned greetings!"

I'm amazed she managed to stretch out a simple explanation of a curtsy into a five minute video. Impressive.

@helenaterschegget8791

Жыл бұрын

She should have at least figured out the history, her curtsy in the docu was absurd. It’s easier to fool Americans, they have no clue. It’s no different really alike saluting in the military. Showing respect, and Meghan unfortunately showed the opposite by making fun of it and to compare it with medieval times. If she would make fun of our military saluting.. Americans wouldn’t take that lightly, and Harry should know better. Any European/ American dual citizen understands its cultural misunderstanding, and in stead to get all angry, realize it’s just that. My usa husband went shopping in Europe saw nice shoes , had trouble getting the attention of sales person, he asked do you have these in my size? And no these were it. He walked out thinking how could a sales person let me leave empty handed? Me in Usa, I walk in a shop, looking around. Suddenly a sales person approaches me, taking the items I plan to buy and I’m taken aback .., In my county it would mean they think you might steal these items… … just simple cultural differences (in Europe sales people get a fixed income regardless what they sell. Plus European, will let a sales person know if they need help. In usa their salary does matter if they sell Meghan should have been more curious and it was Harry’s neglecting to support her and explain it to her, it wasn’t the rest of the family job. Sorry I’m going off subject a bit:)

@niqbaldwin9813

Жыл бұрын

I came here confused and bewildered and left more informed… bummed I’m not allowed to curtsy but damn if I don’t want to now.😢

@brieziethirteen13

Жыл бұрын

Cause thats not correct way. Its harder than that..

@moouasti130

Жыл бұрын

that is not curtsy at all.

@HelloHamburger-Shorts

Жыл бұрын

​@niqbaldwin9813 Seems like good exercise and practice at home. Also, if you're a guy and happen to be presenting femininely, who knows, it may look good. Guys are often limited on what is socially acceptable, and so are girls. If you want to bend your knees and feet in that way you can. It's just only proper or acceptable in specific contexts. Bowing is also similar and acceptable for guys.

This may be the tutorial Meghan watched 5 min before meeting the Queen

@sesamethamage1759

2 жыл бұрын

Loool😅

@redlady935

Жыл бұрын

Thats why Im here, not that its been revealed she actually did it in Suits

@expatleanie

Жыл бұрын

One year later, I hate to break it to you .. sadly no😂 watch the netflix doc.😂

@johnm140

Жыл бұрын

So true

@myrahartmann2164

Жыл бұрын

She’s an actress. So likes to pretend that she does not know how to curtsy.

I had a coworker bowed to me. I bowed back and he told me I should curtsy since he bowed and as a joke I gave a halfhearted at best curtsy. He goes “you probably don’t even know how to.” I’m a grown man and my pride is on the line. I’m going to master this.

@rienn8559

Жыл бұрын

way to go man

@SimpleSubash

Жыл бұрын

Have you mastered it by now?

@J0HN_3_16

5 ай бұрын

Men never curtsy. Manners are never meant to demean others.

For British ladies, it doesn't matter which foot goes back, for commoners, it is only right foot. Also, the back is completely straight, only the head it tilted, from neck down.

@sherrilindauer9321

5 жыл бұрын

a lot of British ladies are commoners

@MsAngelique

5 жыл бұрын

@@sherrilindauer9321 I think he meant Lady as in the title.

@kristinessTX

4 жыл бұрын

Sumantra maitra also, I thought you weren’t supposed to touch the skirt and less it was long. It looks kind of silly to pull it out to the side… school girlish, less elegant

@aveuch

4 жыл бұрын

You can just call them patricians and plebians and save yourself the trouble and strife.

@ynotspank1

3 жыл бұрын

This is the dumbest shit I ever seen, and there's rules to it??! 😆😆😆😆😆😆

Who else is here after the Corona outbreak trying to learn how to do this instead of shake hands? Lol

@deandraalexis

4 жыл бұрын

I'm SO glad I'm not the only one. Let's bring the bow and curtsy back!

@heNlightin1

3 жыл бұрын

Too funny!!

@Unknown-wv6lg

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't get funnier 🤣🤣🤣🤣lol

@marloncervantes2512

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a fan touching people the least amount possible. I’m not an effusive greeter. I do shake hands. I’m not a hugger or cheek kisser. As a man bowing would be a preferable form of greeting going forward. Besides, women look so elegant performing a proper curtsy

@shubuncanfinn4671

3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t think of that but yes

Who's here after watching Meghan's interview with Oprah?

@ChardeHeremaia

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 yea

@iman434

3 жыл бұрын

Me, I wanted to know how it looked liked😂😂😂😂 But especially that harrry was showing this to Meghan, must be hilarious to watch

@AURICVU

3 жыл бұрын

Lmaoooooo ME 😂😂😂

@maryd5762

3 жыл бұрын

Lol me! 🤣

@rommelmirasol3749

Жыл бұрын

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

This was not only instructive, but also fun! Plus, I always love me some linguistic bits thrown in. ;) Courtesy, of course, still has a meaning of its own.

Cool, while we can't handshake yet coz' of the virus.

@chicswitz

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! This is my plan! I think it will add a smile instead of having that awkward moment when I forget and put my hand out for someone to shake and they have to say no.

@deandraalexis

4 жыл бұрын

So glad I'm not the only one with this idea! I actually plan to do this while in skirt moving forward, as I always hated shaking hands and the elbow thing is just dumb ahaha

Wonderful, lovely, clearly executed, and I love the demonstration of the improper curtsy!! You are a doll.

Thank you so much! I'm working with a girl scout troop and one of the requirements is to learn a curtsy like girl scouts in the 1920s used. I appreciate the breakdown as well as the history.

Brigid, you are elegant, intelligent and sophisticated.

I watched this video so I could re-learn how to curtsey, I think it's important to never forget what basic, every day respect is, and what it should be!!!

Anyone here after watching the Oprah special to how to curtsy?!

This is what Meghan had to search in the car before meeting the Queen 😂

Hi, thank you so much for this video. I am an animator and needed some instruction and video reference for a character I am animating doing a curtsy. :-)

@dreamingacacia

8 жыл бұрын

same here

@Pepper_Meadow

7 жыл бұрын

another Shay ;)

@dreamingacacia

7 жыл бұрын

hello there.

@alyssabreanna1955

5 жыл бұрын

Same

A truly superb demonstration, presented with the utmost class and elegance. My kudos to Miss Boyer.

@Querencias7

9 жыл бұрын

Well said TG. Kudos back to you.

Who else is here after the Oprah interview with Megan and Harry?

How many are here from Oprah - Meghan Markle interview?

@sulubikekarymova4493

3 жыл бұрын

Me😁

@wendytriumph9995

3 жыл бұрын

Lolll I am

@leevkealberts7450

3 жыл бұрын

Moin

@CherryMosley

3 жыл бұрын

Nope I’m here from an anime fanfic

@anabellemontero4206

3 жыл бұрын

No one I hope.

Thanks! If ever I meet Our Majesty the Queen, I'll be sure to do this.

@lyagerlitz461

6 жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t, because that’s very wrong to curtsey to a queen this way 🤔

@danielsobiech658

5 жыл бұрын

It’s her majesty the queen, not our majesty

@topic260

4 жыл бұрын

*o u r*

@pizapizo

3 жыл бұрын

It's your majesty not her

@MarysiaKosowski

2 жыл бұрын

You guys are all correct in different contexts. It can be "Our Majesty" if you are either the Queen herself referring TO herself in the royal plural, or countrymen who honor the same Queen (presumably of England if I infer correctly from your comments and the use of English to express those comments). It should be "Her Majesty" for most others who are simply referring to said queen; and "Your Majesty" if you're addressing Her Majesty directly. You are all nitpicking each other needlessly with nary a thought for point of view. ;) In the words of C.S. Lewis, "What DO they teach children in those schools these days?"

is it possible to do this while being dressed as the yeti?

@caitlinjohnson1716

5 жыл бұрын

Is there any other way than being dressed as a Yeti?

@qbcl2681

5 жыл бұрын

Caitlin Johnson *4 Years Ago*

@knottreel

5 жыл бұрын

That statement was abominable.

@frogluvrfr

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@frogluvrfr

5 жыл бұрын

It might be hard if you have a big foot or two.

Thank you for this. I write fan fiction and I needed to write someone practicing to curtsy and I wanted to see if I could describe by watching but you explained it so it same across clear. Thank you :)

@thechancan5254

Жыл бұрын

Hello fellow fan fic writer!

The interview brought me here

Who’s here after the interview with Meghan???

That was simply beautiful! Graceful, elegant, and well-presented. Bravo!

Thanks for the video! I learned to curtsy for dance (not ballet), and the arms are completely different for that. I am working on a Regency costume, and need to know the correct way to curtsy for a formal occasion.

This is probably the same video our girl Meghan was watching before meeting the queen 😭 would've been shaking in boots

Wonderful! Looked this up for a girl's pageant ... really glad to have found you. God Bless! ~Cathy

Please do more videos like this! It would be fun to have some etiquette videos from all three if you!

Fun fact: curtsying actually began on the French island of Corsica in the year 120 B.C. (or B.C.E. for those who prefer...) as a means of earning free baked goods from the baker. One walked into the bakery, performed a deep curtsy, and was rewarded with a freshly baked croissant! My what a treat!!! I miss those days.

This is lovely and safe. I'm going to replace shaking hands with this from now on in the post-Covid world.

@ShadeSlayer1911

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fantastic alternative.

@ccpr15

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!

That was beautiful Brigid. Helped my daughter so much. So elegant and graceful!

I absolutely LOVE your dress!! it fits you so nicely, and it's such a lovely colour!

I am 74 now. I remember learning to curttsy as a young girl. I was from the South and it was something a young lady was expected to know. I always curtailed when my father introduced me to any an adult.

Love the shoes and thank you for this. I wasn't sure if you do put your foot back, another video I watched did not mention it. Also I didn't know to bow. This is for a child's birthday tea party but I want to be correct when greeting them. Again thank you!

Loool Oprah’s interview brought me here

POV: you’re watching this right before entering the royal hall

Im watching this after the interview with megan and harry 😂

Thank you so much for the in depth tutorial of "How to Curtsy"! I now know how to curtsy.

Very helpful video thanks Brigid; I am currently animating a cartoon girl who has to curtsy at the end, so it proved very useful! :)

I'm a dude and I don't know why I'm watching this....

@Lea-fc8dk

8 жыл бұрын

I know right! Well I was watching a Etiquette and Espionage fan MAP and this popped up soo

@caribaez5711

7 жыл бұрын

same w guys

@knottreel

5 жыл бұрын

Yet you are here.

@ThinLynottFan

5 жыл бұрын

I'm watching so I can properly take the piss out of somebody who was promoted at work.

@hanz263

4 жыл бұрын

Eittiquette and espionage! I read it too

See, Meghan, this is easy, 5 minute video

You are an absolute gem! Thank you kindly for the demonstration. Also your dress is divine, I love the cut -where did you get it? :) -d

So fun to watch! We're now going to try it! Mrs.O

Thank you for the video. I am a debutante coordinator in New Orleans where the debutante season is HUGE during Mardi Gras. Most of the Carnival crews have ball presentations and some of the girl's high schools also have debutante balls in the spring. I have to show girls ages 17-20 who have no concept of presentation how to formally bow and we have limited practices. THANKS!!

@CPTdrawer22

8 жыл бұрын

+SM H Williams - "Guys bow; girls curtsy." The art and science of courtesy, as a means of civilized communication, is being lost in the Communication Age of digitized discourse. As an example, "...to formally bow..." demonstrates the split infinitive. Too, a comma after "presentations" prior to embarking on the next major clause would be considered proper, written presentation. Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

thank you! i wanted this for reenactment and maybe acknowledging a star. this was very helpful

Nice video... knowing how to properly curtsy would come in handy these days at a society of creative anachronism gathering

Thanks for your excellent explanation!

Such a graceful gesture.

Such a graceful gesture

Thankyou! Very straightforward.

Actually the curtsy was originally done by both men and women and may actually have been started by men

@LolitaHope

9 жыл бұрын

Interesting.

@VascusGaming

9 жыл бұрын

Correct, the bow and the curtsy was considered relatively the same thing for quite a long while. It wouldn't be later until the gender differentials began to become more apparent. This is evident to the root of the word, courtesy, as in literally being courteous and kind to someone above yourself. Hence men were to expected to be just as courteous as women. Hilariously, a curtsy is still used to a degree by men and women as a form of insult. In a sort "Well excuse me your highness" kind of mockery. This is commonly seen in Restoration era comedies.

@marinadoshkevich4863

9 жыл бұрын

Chase Davis There isn't much difference in the mechanism of a bow and a curtsey. But I would laugh my ass off if guy did it. It would look so bad.

@AmbrosiaDreamWeaver

9 жыл бұрын

Chase Davis Also, men first wore high heeled shoes... not women.. :P can you imagine? Even I don't wear heels: just platforms.. lol

@MaidMirawyn

9 жыл бұрын

Marina Doshkevich In each case, the result is the same - the person performing the courtesy literally lowers themselves - but is achieved in the opposite manner. In a bow, the lower half is stationary (or mostly stationary, depending on the time period), and the upper body moves. In a curtsy, the upper body is stationary and the lower body moves. Neither elaborate towering headgear nor low-cut bodices would work with a bow! Similarly, the weird angles formed by the legs in a bow would look plain awkward in trousers. Skirts conceal the awkwardness and leave just an impression of grace.

Thank you for posting this video really helped me!!👍🏻

Your nerdiness excites me greatly.

I curtsy every Friday in ballet.It looks beautiful.

Where did you get that dress? I LOVE it! I'm not praising your "how-to" video because I'm European...and danced ballet for over 12 years, so I grew up knowing how to curtsy but, you are to be lauded for keeping a "how to" video to it's point without a lot of rambling. Well done, girlfriend. Now, where did you get that dress again?

I cam here after the Prince Harry and Meghan Oprah's interview. She mentioned "...how to curtsey" :)

Beautiful done!

Love the outfit! Thx for the tips!

Love your dress! It looks amazing on you.

So, in fencing there is a formal bow that always reminded me of a curtsy. The main difference is that, instead of remaining mostly vertical, your leading leg leans backwards as you slowly shift your weight onto your back foot. Meanwhile you bow forward at the waist, often with a flourish with the arm. This may be where a longer dress would be held, or a hat removed. Think of the posture as one step removed from kneeling on one knee.

Thank for for this!! I've always liked the idea of curtsying, but the few times I've tried it, it's turned out more similar to the wrong way than the right one, haha. I appreciate this guide a lot, especially the part about what to do with different types of skirts! That's very good to know. :)

Wonderful video and instruction!

Learning this for a ballroom comp !!

Who is here after the Meghan and Harry interview?

That dress is beautiful and perfect on you! Thanks for the video!

Thank you so much. You are so charming.

Thanks! This was perfect!

I would absolutely attend your charm school! 💅🏻

Great. The exact info I needed for my screenplay!

From where did you buy those shoes? They are awesome! So elegant!

Thanks for letting me know, it's useful for people who want to learn it ♥️♥️

Thanks, Brigid!

Thanks for posting.

does the right foot have to be at the back? can i do it with my left? thank you! your curtsies are so elegant!

you taught my little girls how to curtsy thanks.💕

Good info. What if someone has arthritis or fibromyalgia or bone degeneration? Is there a adapted form to the curtsy. Or would a head bow be good for situation?

Very informative! :) Tell me tho: When do you employ the Shallow, quick curtsy vs the Deep, slow curtsy? 🤔

Thanks for showing this.

Very, very nice. How graceful.

Here from the Oprah Meghan interview

@Mardam19

3 жыл бұрын

Damn you beat me

@eleffeemeilio7082

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy

It looks super classy and beautiful 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Great presentation. Thanks.

I literally just watched this because I'm writing a story, but it was really nice to know how to curtsy

You slayed that last curtsy 😍😆👏🏾

MISS, THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL LESSON. IS IT THE SAME FOR GENTS ! THANKS AGAIN.

Thanks for this . Really useful

I love that dress so much!

I love this video, I've always wondered how to curtsy. But if I'm not holding my skirt, what do I do with my hands and arms? And how low is one supposed to go? I have very bad knees.

I just read about formal courtesy and wanted to try it for myself, so thank you! However, I have a bad knee so I'm afraid I didn't do very well... 😅

This was quite enlightening!!! 🥰

Thanks, I have good learn!

Anyone here after the meghan and Oprah Interview 😂

Looks more elegant/classy when you hold the dress.

OMG those shoes are awesome! I want them

Love your dress and shoes! Very elegant curtsy.