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Curtsy is a traditional gesture of respect performed by women in formal or royal settings in Western cultures.
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The curtsy is a traditional gesture of respect in the United Kingdom, typically performed by women as they bend the knees and lower the body.
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East Asian cultures
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The curtsy is not a common practice or form of greeting in East Asian cultures.
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Japan
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In Japan, the bow is the equivalent gesture of respect and politeness, rather than the curtsy.
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Middle East
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In Middle Eastern culture, the curtsy is seen as inappropriate or immodest, particularly for women, due to the bending and lowering of the body.
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