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47 Handshakes, 1 Bow

Monday, November 16, 2009

Over the weekend, the president of the United States managed once again to set off a firestorm of condemnation when he bowed deeply to Emperor Akihito of Japan. The last time this happened the White House embarrassed themselves by claiming Obama did not bow at all to the Saudi King.

Most Kool-Aid drinkers rushed to defend Obama by claiming he was being “respectful” to the Emperor. But the problem is Obama was actually very disrespectful to the Emperor by bowing deeply and not maintaining eye contact — a no-no in Japanese culture.

Then there’s the fact that Obama broke a longstanding protocol that dictates NO U.S. president bows down to Monarchs.

The video above shows 47 different greetings between the same Emperor Akihito and various heads of state. Only one person among them bows inappropriately. Can you guess who?

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3 Responses to “47 Handshakes, 1 Bow”

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    free says:

    must be a slow news day….


    November 16, 2009 at 9:12 am
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    dldempsey says:

    :newbie: Although I think Obama is acting very “socialistic” as of late, I do think that it is refreshing to see a president that can respect other nations and not take on the notion that the United States is better than or greater than any other nation out there. We are all created equal and if it is a known fact that the Japanese bow to greet each other, it is commendable that Obama would honor that tradition.


    November 16, 2009 at 9:22 am
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