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RE: A bow to iron-fisted tyrants - 4/16/2010 11:28:00 AM

thompsonx

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Here in America, it is rude to fail to extend your hand for a handshake when the other party reaches out.

Aren't bows also supposed to be mutual there in Asia?

This was in DC...
So perhaps the short guy is trying to accomodate the American cultural standard while the big eared guy is trying to accomodate the Chinese cultural standard.

or

The short guy just does not like the big eared guy and this is his way of saying "fuck you big ears" in a non verbal manner

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RE: A bow to iron-fisted tyrants - 4/16/2010 4:51:06 PM

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RE: A bow to iron-fisted tyrants - 4/16/2010 4:52:47 PM

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RE: A bow to iron-fisted tyrants - 4/16/2010 7:46:59 PM

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ORIGINAL: Sanity

Here in America, it is rude to fail to extend your hand for a handshake when the other party reaches out.

Aren't bows also supposed to be mutual there in Asia?

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ORIGINAL: Sanity

I would like a president who can stand up straight, especially when meeting with dictators and tyrants.

Sanity,
Here in Asia, bowing is like shaking hands. To refuse to bow would be akin to refusing to take a hand when it is offered. It would be a deep insult. Asians view touch very differently than we do. It is only done when people are close - friends / family. That Asian leaders shake hands is a great step in their meeting a western leader half way. We need to recognize that. You cannot apply your cultural norms to a person of another culture.

Beyond that, if there is no conversation whatsoever, then there is no change.

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There are LOTS of rules about bowing here. *Just like there are lots of rules for shaking hands over there.

And yes, I understand what you are saying. I don't think the President is unaware. But I do like to think that there is more here than meets the eye.

And yes, I see the insult that you are eluding to. I also know that sometimes a wise person will ignore an initial insult in order to get to the important stuff. Are we supposed to be shocked that a politician gave out mixed messages?

Whether we like it or not, China is a huge power in the world.

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RE: A bow to iron-fisted tyrants - 4/17/2010 6:17:16 AM

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What a bizarre concept voting for someone you want for the office.

And are we speaking of Nader, Perot, or Barbie?

I am speaking of the man who would rather vote for what he wants and not get it than to vote for what he does not want just to be on the winning side

I'm not suggesting someone not vote their conscience.

I'm only pointing out the reality is we do not have a viable third party and the third party candidates we have had only served to swing elections by appealing to one major party's voters.

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