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That is not true. Bows relay much more than just a greeting. Saikeirei is a showing of subserviency.
I think you should leave the explaining to me... since I'm from "bowing" culture. We're not in ancient time. Here's a correct definition of bowing for 21st century - bowing is a respectful way of greeting equivalent to shaking hand. In Asian culture - they do not like to be touched. it's disrespectful. that's why we bow. only friends greet together by both bowing and shaking hands. Asian politicians adapted to Western way by shaking hands so they both bow and shake hands to foreign dignitaries.
By your logic - why would Asian friends bow to each other if you're telling us it's a showing of subserviency?
this thread is beginning to reek of ignorance and bigotry :roll: