Video of Trump/Abe handshake and Abe's reaction when Trump finally lets go (brainwash, world)

[Ih2puo]

Originally Posted by Cantabridgienne

Only by those who are completely ignorant about different social customs and never leave the country.

Like I said in Japan.

This is America and we have a social norm that bowing is what submissive ring kissers do.

[DewDropInn]

Originally Posted by sickofnyc

It looked stupid and the Japanese are very refined when it comes to public displays. Their physical moves and gestures are measured and Donald Dump looked like the buffoon that he is.

The White House has an Office of Protocol. The Chief of Protocol has always briefed Presidents on how to properly greet heads of state. Either that position has yet to be filled or Trump thinks acting oddly is business as usual.

These things matter. Acting like a buffoon disrespects the office. It will also give the rest of the world something to snicker about. Trump's bizarre conduct gives people plenty of ammo. Including the people who hate the U.S.

[tangelag]

Originally Posted by Ih2puo

Like I said in Japan.

This is America and we have a social norm that bowing is what submissive ring kissers do.

And besides, we know donnie only bows (really low) to Brannon.

[Old Town FFX]

OMG, PLEASE HELP ME

[lilyflower3191981]

Originally Posted by DewDropInn

The White House has an Office of Protocol. The Chief of Protocol has always briefed Presidents on how to properly greet heads of state. Either that position has yet to be filled or Trump thinks acting oddly is business as usual.

These things matter. Acting like a buffoon disrespects the office. It will also give the rest of the world something to snicker about. Trump's bizarre conduct gives people plenty of ammo. Including the people who hate the U.S.

I think for people who hate Trump, they would always have something bad to say about him no matter what he did.

I swear somebody (not you) cannot wait for a WW3. They want America to be an enemy with the rest of the world. The far left and the far right are both like that, they are domestic enemies.

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by skepticratic

A couple of things: that expression may not mean what we think it means. He's Japanese and their are cultural differences.

And of course, it was probably just a reaction to that situation. That long handshake isn't uncommon in that situation, which is just a facade for the cameras. It's to show the illusion of power, like public displays of affection or public prayer. No handshake is any other scenario is like that.

I do support it's possible Trump was trying some power play by forcing the handshake to go on. I'm guessing it didn't work.

Come on now.


The eye roll is universal.

[shadowne]

Originally Posted by lilyflower3191981

well, as a girl who is 1/4 Japanese, I have been yelled at once by a Chinese when I entered her house wearing my shoes. Lesson learned.

The Japanese generally cut a lot of slack for foreigners with regards to following its customs in Japan.

You don't have to bow back when they greet you.

It is not a big deal.

I have no ideas why people pay so much attention on a simple friendly gesture. Both men look happy there, what is the big deal?

Pettiness. Some posters here are like the harpies on The View.

[wrecking ball]

Originally Posted by lilyflower3191981

I think for people who hate Trump, they would always have something bad to say about him no matter what he did.

we will have to wait for the day that trump doesn't supply fodder for his critics to see if this is true.

i don't see that happening in the near future.

[Isitmeorarethingsnuts?]

Originally Posted by wrecking ball

we will have to wait for the day that trump doesn't supply fodder for his critics to see if this is true.

i don't see that happening in the near future.

When you are looking for fodder you will always find it. It's called being hateful.

[Finn_Jarber]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4s4H3vrvU