While it might be restricted based on relationship state between people, I can’t agree that that makes it restricted to some sort of authority hierarchy. Accepting that such interactions imply an authority hierarchy is toxic and unhelpful.
If people find an interaction awkward, then they can bring that up. But it doesn’t warrant giving up your right to not bow to others as authorities in everyday conversation.
While it might be restricted based on relationship state between people, I can’t agree that that makes it restricted to some sort of authority hierarchy. Accepting that such interactions imply an authority hierarchy is toxic and unhelpful.
If people find an interaction awkward, then they can bring that up. But it doesn’t warrant giving up your right to not bow to others as authorities in everyday conversation.