Which Knee When Proposing?
If You're Wondering Which Knee You Should Propose on - Convention Dictates That Your Left Knee Should Be on the Ground, the Ring Box Should Be in Your Left...
If you're wondering which knee you should propose on - convention dictates that your left knee should be on the ground, the ring box should be in your left hand, and the box should be opened with your right hand.
Why do you propose on left knee?
The Left Knee Tradition
Believe it or not, some sources insist that the left knee is the correct knee to kneel on when proposing. ... It is said to be the way knights would kneel, and this method is the proper way to show respect, deference, surrender.
Do you have to kneel when proposing?
Kneeling doesn't really matter in the moment. Not kneeling normally would not result in her refusing your proposal. But for the picture-perfect proposal moment, you can always reenact the moment whilst kneeling if so inclined.
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