Helen Hayes

I'm a boss by nature. I'm bossy. I'm not imperious, but I don't really want people to curtsy low before me and back out of rooms, but I do like to run things.

American Actress

Trudie Styler

When I first met Clint Eastwood, I bobbed him a curtsy. I still cringe about that to this day.

English Actress

Traditionally, curtsying is a gesture performed by females, not males.

Gender Specific

The act of curtsying is more common in cultures with monarchies or formal traditions.

Cultural Significance

Curtsying is typically reserved for formal events, ceremonies, or when addressing high-status individuals.

Formal Occasions

Performers may curtsy at the end of a show, especially in classical disciplines like ballet.

Performance Etiquette

As a verb, 'curtsy' may refer to the action by any gender, although it's still more common for women.

Gender Neutral

Using 'curtsy' as a verb implies a respectful gesture, often more intimate than a formal bow.