Editing Genuflection (section)

==History==
[[File:High Line Nyc Marriage Proposal.jpg|thumb|Traditionally [[marriage proposal]]s use genuflection]]
In 328 BC, [[Alexander the Great]] introduced into his court-etiquette some form of genuflection already in use in [[Persia]], a modification to the tradition of [[Proskynesis]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=S-cTfNjEhrcC&pg=PA103 Andrew Chugg, ''Alexander's Lovers'']  {{ISBN|978-1-4116-9960-1}}, p. 103</ref> In the [[Byzantine Empire]] even senators were required to genuflect to the emperor.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=pK1NsxtW0dcC&pg=PA101 James Allan Stewart Evans, ''The Age of Justinian''] {{ISBN|978-0-415-23726-0}}, p. 101</ref> In medieval Europe, one demonstrated respect for a king or noble by going down on the left knee, often remaining there until told to rise.  It is traditionally often performed in western cultures by a man making a [[proposal of marriage]]. This is done on the left knee.

The custom of genuflecting, as a sign of respect and even of service, arose out of the honor given to medieval kings. In modern times, when the folded flag of a fallen veteran is offered to the family, the presenting officer will go down on his left knee, if the recipient is seated.<ref name=Compass/>