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In reply to the discussion: He can courtesy to the Saudi King but not bow to the English Queen? [View all]EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)31. It is not appropriate for heads of state (or their spouses) to formally bow and curtsy to each other
The president of the United States is not expected to bow or curtsy to anyone since they are considered peers of every other head of state. But it is not uncommon for a male head of state to dip his head slightly when greeting another head of state - particularly a woman - in the way that most men do when greeting others, as a sign of respect.
So Trump not formally bowing to the Queen is not a breach of protocol. But his failure to show her any sign of respect - and his insistence on practically elbowing her out of the way when reviewing her own troops is, sadly but typically, about as boorish a move as one would expect from a rude, ignorant boor like him.
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It is not appropriate for heads of state (or their spouses) to formally bow and curtsy to each other
EffieBlack
Jul 2018
#31
I think we are ALL Anglophiles here, in a way, after this disgraceful performance by our
CTyankee
Jul 2018
#36
The so-called billionaire wears off the rack ill fitting suits, many say
SammyWinstonJack
Jul 2018
#8
he was rude for walking in front of her - but he did not keep her waiting - he arrived
DrDan
Jul 2018
#33
I might give a polite tip of my head like I do when shaking hands at a formal introduction
GulfCoast66
Jul 2018
#35