Here goes......guys when you propose to your intended you don't need to go down on one knee. It isn't African. It's a European bastardization of chivalry gone absurd. Fact is the one knee thing doesn't guarantee he's going to be a "good" husband who won't cheat, neglect his fatherly responsibilities or beat the jingles out of you. You don't need to pretend a few seconds of pseudo-convention because it looks romantic. She'll be more concerned about how well you live up to your responsibilities in the future. The only people you need to genuflect to or prostrate for are your bride's parents. Don't abdicate your position as a leader and provider ab initio by adopting customs that aren't even yours. Nonsense.