2007-01-24 06:48:30 · 23 answers · asked by aradia_star1 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
tradition and respect
2007-01-24 06:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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The custom of proposing on one knee hearkens back to the days of knighthood and chivalry when it was customary for a knight to dip his knee in a show of servitude to his mistress and his master. The knight would kneel before before a tournament and wait for "his" lady to toss him her ribbon or colors, as an indication of her favor.
2007-01-24 07:15:41 · answer #2 · answered by csouza_79 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
not all men do with my first marriage my hubby to be gave it me on the street out of the box and that was it lol My second time arounf was more romantic as he proposed in bed xmas morning and i got a matching necklace to go with my gorgeous ring! i think some men do it as thats what there brought up to understand you do.
2007-01-26 03:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by sez75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is part of a traditon and respect. Some women do the same thing to men. It is quite awkward.
2007-01-24 06:55:32 · answer #4 · answered by Shioriyamo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chivalry
2007-01-24 06:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by J T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition left over from the days of chivalry, and because it's romantic.
It used to be that a knight or vassal knelt to the noble Lord or Lady that he served in order to show fealty and loyalty - it was a sign that he was submissive and the other had power to command him.
In kneeling to the woman he wants to marry, a man is showing her that he wants to be her "knight," and showing that he honors her and wants to serve her as his lady wife in marriage.
2007-01-24 06:53:51 · answer #6 · answered by Guernica 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
shows that he is a perfect gentleman, and respects his woman, to all men keep up with the loving tradition
2007-01-26 10:17:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause they are just showing the woman what they expect them to do after they propose
2007-01-24 06:51:48 · answer #8 · answered by Vic 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A traditonal proposal, not all do it, either way "Will you marry me?" will be the phrase.
Krazy Libra
2007-01-24 06:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by krazy_libra_from_ac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just a sneak preview at how they will be for the rest of their lives if you say yes!
2007-01-24 06:52:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He being a perfect gentleman and showing honor!
2007-01-24 06:52:53 · answer #11 · answered by Pro-X 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋