Tying a dirndl - short summary
In short - this is what the position of the Dirndl tie says about its wearer:
- Bow on the right: The wearer is spoken for.
- Bow on the left: The wearer is single.
- Bow in the middle: Relationship status is none of your business!
- Bow in the back: Widow, waitress or child
You can read the exact meaning and origin in this article.