You are viewing [info]enchantinglight's journal

 
Previous | Memories | Share | Next
 
light
enchantinglight
21 September 2008 @ 08:08 pm
I've always thought we should still do this...  
I love watching costume dramas. (I'm sure you never could have guessed. ;-P) I really enjoying seeing and learning about the different customs or traditions of the past. Sometimes, the way things were done back then seem so much more elegant and respectful then the ways things are often done today. In some cases, the way they did things just looks cooler.
When we meet people today in our culture, we usually shake hands or give them a smile or a nod of the head. Nothing wrong with that. But I propose (don't laugh) that we should go back to the respectful acknowledgements that are the bow and curtsy.

It would mean fewer incidents of passing germs, it looks nice, and it seems so very polite and courteous.

From Cranford
See? No hand contact, so no passing germs (Because who knows where those hands have been? ;-) ).
And doesn't that look lovely? So graceful and ladylike/gentlemanlike.
It serves as such a good acknowledgement of the other person. Do it a certain way and it can convey It's lovely to see you and I hold you in high respect.
It's wonderful! Let's start reforming the world today, shall we? ;-)



Tags: , ,
 
 
Current Mood: relaxedrelaxed
Current Music: Baseball
 
10 comments | Leave a comment
 
( 10 comments — Leave a comment )
araminta18[info]araminta18 on September 22nd, 2008 01:44 am (UTC)
Dude, I'm totally up for it! (although I think my use of pseudo-surfer slang there kind of killed your whole "elegance and refinement" vibe--sorry 'bout that). But yes, I think the curtsy (not an excessive down-to-the-floor-gonna-fall-over curtsy, but a nice semi-deep one) is what we should do. The whole handshake thing is awkward--you stick out your hand, but what if they don't, and again, who knows where their hands have been!
Do we get to wear awesome floor length poofy dresses too?

(ooh, is the pic from "Cranford"?)
light[info]enchantinglight on September 23rd, 2008 01:49 am (UTC)
LOL! Well, you gave me a big loud laugh, so it's all right! :-D
Most of the people I've met have terrible handshakes anyway. It's like shaking hands with a dead fish. :-/ Wimps.

If you'd like. :-D

It is indeed. Staring at it is actually what put me on this line of thinking.
olde_fashioned: Cranford -- oooh! (ladies @ window)[info]olde_fashioned on September 22nd, 2008 06:38 am (UTC)
I whole-heartedly agree! I've long been an advoate that, even the Japanese bow. But until it gains wider acceptance here in America, I'm going to have to keep shaking hands with people, because I don't want to be rude. But I truly wish we'd go back to the old ways. :-)

Oh, btw, did you know Cranford, Judi Dench, and Eileen Atkins were up for Emmys tonight? Sadly only the latter won, as John Adams elbowed out the two former, but at least somebody one, eh? ;-P
light: Garden Party[info]enchantinglight on September 23rd, 2008 01:53 am (UTC)
I had a picture in one of my textbooks of a Japanese school boy bowing to an older man, and I just loved it! It seemed so honorable.

I did not know. Beyond knowing that one of my favorite shows was up for a few things, I knew nothing and payed no attention to the Emmys. I'm glad someone won, though! :-) She deserved it!
lady_jenn_grace: Dreamy[info]lady_jenn_grace on September 22nd, 2008 10:17 am (UTC)
Oh yes! Yes! I agree entirely. Of course, the only foreseeable problem I believe is the fact that most people are lazy and taking the time to actually bow/curtsy! Hah! If I even suggested it to a few friends they would laugh at me for hours.

*sighs* Such a shame too, it is so much more elegant and refined as you were stating.
light: Flowers in her hair[info]enchantinglight on September 23rd, 2008 01:55 am (UTC)
That's true.

I guess it's understandable. If I were to curtsy at someone, they would probably stare at me as if I were nuts. :-D
lady_jenn_grace: Dream & Love[info]lady_jenn_grace on September 23rd, 2008 02:55 am (UTC)
More than likely yes.

But then it might make the curtsy fun in a kind of weird way that might actually be fun... Or maybe that's just the crazy side of me rearing its head. Don't be surprised though if you randomly see someone curtsy to someone else though, because that'll be me enjoying the random expressions that will appear on people's faces when I do it.

Mwahahahahah! *cough*
light: Flowers in her hair[info]enchantinglight on September 26th, 2008 12:21 am (UTC)
LOL

I'll be on the lookout for you. ;-D
~Angeles~: stock: lady[info]elen_aini on September 25th, 2008 03:53 am (UTC)
i like your idea, a bow would be nice, like japanese. shaking hands is ok but what i really don't like is a kiss on the cheek.
light: Her Eyes Were Made To Worship[info]enchantinglight on September 26th, 2008 12:22 am (UTC)
I agree, that would be a little uncomfortable. :-)
( 10 comments — Leave a comment )