《礼记·少仪》
身穿恺甲的将士不行拜礼。妇女在行吉礼时，即令是拜谢国君之赐，也是用肃拜。
妇人吉事，虽有君赐，肃拜。
Soldiers wearing armor do not bow. When women perform auspicious ceremonies, even if they are expressing gratitude to the sovereign, they should still bow solemnly.