Somebody needs to tell Obama that when he bows like that he gives off the impression that he is inferior and submissive. A short simple bow is a gesture of respect. A long deep one either means you're apologizing or you're completely inferior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kyD_e0Y7FQ Here is that bow (not like the original poster of this thread who show ONLY a still picture) so that look like a long submissive bow, but not really.
Ok...so if thats true...why didnt the emperor bow back? Guess that means they dont respect us since you say its a way of showing respect.
Yeah, I guess so. It's funny how different culture interpret the same gesture differently. Here is a little article I found on it: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/01/weekinreview/01basics.html I wonder how the Arab men go clubbing and try to pick up chicks with their wingman.