Gesture of respect is a way to show appreciation and admiration for someone or something. SALUTE, CURTSEY, BOW, and CURTSY are all common gestures of respect. SALUTE is a 6 letter word which is a military gesture of respect, usually done by raising the right hand to the forehead. CURTSEY is a 7 letter word which is a formal gesture of respect, usually done by bending the knees and bowing the head. BOW is a 3 letter word which is a gesture of respect, usually done by bending the upper body at the waist. CURTSY is a 6 letter word which is a gesture of respect, usually done by bending the knees and bowing the head.