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Originally posted by treemanx
I have no problem with Australia, you guys have been in many support roles for the US in many Kof the great things we have Oaccomplished. But you, with Fyour backward opinions and spiteful attitude, must be a great contribution to your FCountry. Thanks for your "insightful" contribution to this discussion. Have a nice day!
Originally posted by Jakes51
Bowing is intrinsically tied into Japanese culture. One bows to another out of respect to a person. There is nothing wrong with that gesture given the cultural context to that particular form of endearment. Now, the President bowing to the King of Saudi Arabia or the Queen of England, that is another story, because I feel it has no bearing in terms of gestures with those particular royals, but Japan, perhaps? I bet even Obama removed his shoes before entering their residence, because you do not want to enter a Japanese person's home without removing your shoes. Big sign of disrespect! I can affirm that premise, from personal experience, because my sister-in-law is Japanese and there was an occasion I forgot to remove my shoes, and she made sure I never made that mistake again. However, that is another story.
Essentially, it is up to the President, whether it be the current sitting President or another down the road how they choose to greet world leaders. As long is it not perceived as being subservient to a particular monarch or world leader, and that it is in context with the cultural norms of the given country being visited, I see no problem. In terms of Japan, it is acceptable given their history with such a gesture. Anyway, we have other things to toil our minds over at present, besides the President, and his greetings the world over. Just my two cents on the story.
[edit on 14-11-2009 by Jakes51]
Originally posted by treemanx
reply to post by Max_TO
Dude that bug on your sig line had me swatting at my screen! That rocks! Good post by the way.
Originally posted by Kryties
Too bad you and I cant have this discussion over a frosty Coors Light,
[edit on 15/11/2009 by Kryties]
Originally posted by memee16
When I saw him in TV, I just said " WOW" what a noble, smart man!
Originally posted by sourcesonly
its called: RESPECT.
why would he NOT show respect to another world leader? lol why is everyone so negative about everything here
Originally posted by Chance321
Isn't that what a gentlemen is suppose to do? Remain standing till the woman is seated? That called "manners". Sheese.
Originally posted by Zosynspiracy
Maybe because she was a woman?
Originally posted by Raider of Truth
reply to post by Max_TO
they should be praising the fact that he isn't the usual ignorant "I am american, i am the best" type of president.
Originally posted by SerialLurker
Americans just hate royalty because they don't have any