Saigon
Gold Member
By bowing Obama is insulting the people of the country he is visiting.
You haven't travelled much, have you QW?
In almost every country I go to things are done a little differently - in Argentina they kiss three times on the cheek, in East Africa men touch their heart after they shake hands, in West Africa the left hand clasps the right wrist as something is passed from one person to another.
Being familiar with these customs is simple politeness. It can also be the difference between being respected and listened to; and being ignored and sneered at.
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