I took the gesture as a polite bow, though perhaps it meant something different to them.

Another polite bow, and he walked away, leaving her alone.

The bearded man gave a polite bow of his head.

"Good morning," he said with a polite bow of his head.

After snapping a polite bow at the woman, he walked away.

And, without even a polite bow, she went on her way, feeling very much offended.

He gave a polite little bow to Tendra, and was on his way.

"I have information for you," said the boy with a polite bow.

The passenger gave a polite bow, just a head bob.

He made them a last polite bow, as if they were guests instead of servants.