Obama Bows Again

Discussion in 'Politics' started by drjekyllus, Nov 14, 2009.

  1. 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.
     
    #11     Nov 15, 2009
  2. JDL

    JDL

    america is inferior and submissive, been like that for 20yrs :D the shit has hit the fan
     
    #12     Nov 15, 2009
  3. Why are they holding hands?!
     
    #13     Nov 15, 2009
  4. Well at least give him credit for the correct bow.
     
    #14     Nov 15, 2009

  5. 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.
     
    #15     Nov 15, 2009

  6. 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.
     
    #16     Nov 15, 2009
  7. Lucrum

    Lucrum

    Same reason BO bowed to the Japanese guy.

    Is protocol the right word?
     
    #17     Nov 15, 2009
  8. actually from the photo you can tell the emperor is bowing, just not that much
     
    #18     Nov 15, 2009
  9. 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. :p
     
    #19     Nov 15, 2009
  10. So did the Japanese dude get an ipod of his speeches too then?

    LOL....
     
    #20     Nov 15, 2009