When Dorothy Thompson was about ten her stepmother used to call her and her younger brother and sister into the parlor and make them bow and curtsey to visitors.
Last week Miss Dawes, luckier than King Edward, was able to advance upon Their Majesties, curtsey to the King, curtsey to the Queen, and retire in good order.
The First Lady of the United States is not required to curtsey before her or any other crowned head.
Serena Williams in Bloomberg My curtsey is really fun,Williams, a 12-time major champion, said in a news conference earlier in the week. "It's something that she'll definitely never forget."
Ada Yonath in Ynetnews Yonath explained, "Today we will rehearse how to go up and down the steps. Everyone laughs at me when I tell them about the rehearsals. It really is funny; everything is so meticulous. During the rehearsals, we learn how to curtsey before the king....