For those who served in uniformed services (law enforcement, military) you are known that there are certain laws you follow and certain customs you follow when you go to that land. Such as not eating meat on a certain day, or refrain from drinking. You also follow a custom where you are to bow before them or in a manner in which you are to bow or genuflect
Like people who bow before the cross...
But you got those of a certain belief who scoffs at the idea.
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America was founded on republican virtues — small “r,” that is. Like the French Republic, our nation does not recognize royalty or social rank, especially from officials of the republic.
The conduct of our president when he deals with foreign leaders is a serious matter. After all, he represents the American people and our Constitution.
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Article I, section 9 of the U.S. Constitution states: "No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince or foreign State
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtsey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowing
https://www.saywhydoi.com/history-of-the-bow-why-do-we-bow/
History of the bow: Why do we bow?
Whilst the act of bowing was common in days gone by, today the bow seems to be bordering on extinction in much of the world. Having said that, the bow is still alive in Asian cultures, and is still seen today in parts of China, Korea, India, Taiwan, Japan and Vietnam. Where does this idea of bowing come from? What does it really say? Why do we bow?
History of the Bow
Bowing shows you are not a threat to the other person
The concept of bowing is rooted in animalistic tendencies.
Lowering yourself makes you look smaller and less threatening.
Ever heard the advice that should you come face-to-face with a bear, you should make no eye contact, back away, and if you see no way to escape, you should lie down into the fetal position and play dead? This is so that you don’t seem like a threat to the bear. If they don’t fear you, they are less likely to attack.
Then you got a refusal for handshakes..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handshake#Modern_customs
Handshake
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the telecommunications concept, see Handshaking.
Two people shaking hands
A handshake is a short ritual in which two people grasp one of each other's like hands, in most cases accompanied by a brief up and down movement of the grasped hands.
Using the right hand is generally considered proper etiquette. Customs surrounding handshakes are specific to cultures. Different cultures may be more or less likely to shake hands, or there may be different customs about how or when to shake hands. Handshakes are known to spread germs.
But Im sure I will get some sort of negative response
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