送交者: 4U4luC2 于 2007-03-31, 21:56:12:
回答: 随便问一下,是不是目前世界上的军礼都基本一个样? 由 蓝隼 于 2007-03-31, 21:49:21:
The most widely accepted theory is that it evolved from the practice of men raising their hats in the presence of officers. Tipping one's hat on meeting a social superior was the normal civilian sign of respect at the time [1]. Repeated hat-raising was impractical if heavy helmets were worn, so the gesture was stylised to a mere hand movement.
The naval salute, with the palm downwards, is said to have originated because the palms of naval ratings, particularly deckhands, were often dirty through working with lines. Because it would be insulting to present a dirty palm to an officer, the palm was turned downwards.