The couple pay their respects to the elder members of the two families by kneeling on the floor in front of each of the elders in turn and performing a “kraap” , where the flattened hands are placed palms together with the index fingers being brought up to touch the nose. The couple then put both hands palms down to the floor while bending down to touch their hands with their head, before returning to the starting position, The whole procedure is done in unison. This prostration is a humble show of respect.