Etiqutte in meeting the Queen of England?Does the U.S. President bow?

Question

How about the Secretarties...State, Defense etc?

VP?

Senators?

Thanks

Answer 1

As an American, it is most appropriate to follow our Declaration of Independence and the American principle that God created all men (and women) equal.  Therefore, an American should not bow to any monarch.

Answer 2

ALL Americans do not bow or curtsy.We just shake hands and use the proper honorifics.

edit: to the people who gave the thumbs down--how sad you are. I gave the correct answer.I know the rules of etiquette and it is quite apparent to me that you don't.

Answer 3

This POTUS? Probably not. He should, but he's an oik.

She is a Monarch, he is a President. She outranks him.

Answer 4

Yes he does, and the rest also.Edit.....I don't mean a bow from the waist, just the head.

Answer 5

Americans shake hands when meeting the Queen. Both are head of states so they don't bow etc. Just shake hands

Answer 6

Why should they? She has done nothing her whole life. At least Bush faked a election.

Answer 7

We make so many mistakes as it is. Mickey Rooney kissed her hand. That woman from Baltimore gave her a hug. If we tried to bow it would look ridiculous. The press would have field day with everyone.