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	SD! : SD! Wiki : Ritual : history This article is part of the SD! Wiki hosted by Seek Discipline! Contents Marking transition events Respectful protocols See also Ritual A ritual is a set of actions mainly performed for their symbolic meaning. Rituals are common in ownership relationships, and are used to affirm the dominant and submissive's status. Marking transition events Collaring Respectful protocols A protocol is a rule or code of formally correct behaviour, especially describing how an activity should be performed. In D/s, adherence to protocols is a way of demonstrating submission, and has ritual significance. Bow or curtsey Kiss bed before entering Removing shoes in dominant's presence See also Protocol This article is published under the terms of the GFDL. People with profiles on Seek Discipline! can improve this article: see the SD! Wiki help page for details.