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Originally posted by SaturnFX
lol...ok, bush making out with the sauds = good...obama bowing and shaking hands with china = bad
gotcha
Huge diplomatic error...else who knows...some saudi arabians may become angry at the us, hijack our planes, and fly em into buildings
oh wait...
pfft
Originally posted by Phlynx
ATS is beginning to surprise me more and more. What is with the ignorance lately? Bowing in China is the same as shaking hands. It's not being weak, it is just being polite.
Bowing in Mainland China and Taiwan
The kowtow was traditionally the highest sign of reverence in Han Chinese culture but its use has been extremely rare since the collapse of Imperial China. In many situations, the standing bow has replaced the kowtow. However, in modern Chinese societies, bowing is not as formalized as in Japan and Korea. Bowing is normally reserved for occasions such as marriage ceremonies[1] and as a gesture of respect for the deceased[2]. In both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China, three bows are customarily executed at funerals including state funerals [3], ancestral worship, and at special ceremonies in commemoration of pater patriae Sun Yat-sen[4][5].
As in Japan and Korea, public figures may bow formally to apologise. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao bowed and offered his condolences to stranded railway passengers[6]; Taiwanese Defence Minister Chen Chao-min bowed in apology for a gaffe concerning the shooting of former President Chen Shui-bian in 2004[7]. However, this is by no means an everyday practice.[citation needed]
Originally posted by Sparky63
Originally posted by Phlynx
ATS is beginning to surprise me more and more. What is with the ignorance lately? Bowing in China is the same as shaking hands. It's not being weak, it is just being polite.
I think this is the Problem. Bowing is NOT a customary way of greeting someone in China.
chinesepod.com...
I hope this clears this up.
What do you want him to do ??? walk up to the Chinese President and smack him in the face ??? Humbleness is a virtue, and bowing a chinese traditional greeting. If you want to hate on Obama at least find something better than this. Whats next, a thread about Obama's pimp limp.
Originally posted by Klavier
Funny.
The president of united states showing that he is not ignorant, and actually knows something else than the ways of the country he represents and what happens?....In case the OP didn't know; bowing in china is like shaking hands in the US; It's a way to greet people and show some respect.
To the OP, I give for trying to make such a big deal out of this. Shame on you!
Originally posted by Matrix Rising
Why Does Obama Bow Like a Weakling?
www.chicagonow.com
(visit the link for the full news article)
And for the award for the bowing-est president evah goes to: Barack Hussein Obama. Give him a round of applause, folks.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen and Democrats, too, this most supplicating of all president is at it again, bowing to the Chinese in a recent meeting. What is wrong with this man?
Here are the "best hits" of our weakling president lowering himself and our nation in front of kings, tyrants and foreigners the world over...
Originally posted by Matrix Rising
Why Does Obama Bow Like a Weakling?
www.chicagonow.com
(visit the link for the full news article)
And for the award for the bowing-est president evah goes to: Barack Hussein Obama. Give him a round of applause, folks.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen and Democrats, too, this most supplicating of all president is at it again, bowing to the Chinese in a recent meeting. What is wrong with this man?
Here are the "best hits" of our weakling president lowering himself and our nation in front of kings, tyrants and foreigners the world over...
Originally posted by Darcia
In international relations the correct hierarchy is that emperor outranks president. Not just that fact, but Obama was on the emperor’s homeland, thus even more respect is required. The United States is not, contrary to what many believe, the most powerful nation in the world, and has no more rights than any other to violate court protocol. Bowing is a sign of reverence, if you fail to accept other nation’s cultures then do not be concerned when they do not invite your president back for diplomatic talks. Do you wish your president to be treated as a child, or as an adult? I apologize for my sharp tone, but some of the comments written here are most distasteful and show a lack of respect for both culture and proper court protocol.