A "low bow" is a metaphor for the term "little bit of". etc. So basically "low bow of respect" means little or no respect. Tell me if this helped at all. ;)
In Korean, "bow" can mean to bow as a sign of respect or to bow in the context of archery. The word for bow as a sign of respect is "μΈμ¬νλ€ (insahada)" while the word for bow as in archery is "ν (hwal)."
The homograph of "bow" is a word that is spelled the same way but has different meanings, such as "bow" as in a type of weapon or "bow" as in bending forward in respect.
A karate bow is used to show respect to your teacher (sensai) and elders. We say it osu. A karate bow is also done before the start and end of class, a bout or kata.
People bow to one another to show respect, the deeper the bow the more respect is represented. Also, its a way of greeting in a clean way. People shake hands as a form of greeting but its not really sanitary. So people bow to say hello.
The Bible says you should bow your head to authority -- It is a sign of respect and humility.
The bow of a hockey stick (low, mid, etc.) identifies the position of the arch in the stick shape.
Yes, when young people greet older people who they respect, they bow. Kids are also taught to bow when greeting older people.
It has long been traditional for counsel to bow to the judge when they enter the courtroom while court is in session and upon the judge entering the courtroom. The bow is not an exchange of courtesies between two duelists about to fight. The bow is a sign of respect. Counsel bow to the judge, not as a sign of respect to the person, but as a sign of respect to the judicial office.
Salaam.
It is a sign of respect and also a tradition for them.
George Galloway (Respect)