Or a little arrogance makes me cranky and so I’m going to pick on this little thing.
Since Obama seems to think he’s made some important steps toward democracy here (what exactly?) I’d like to point out what he has done to ruin our reputation in the world. He’s insulted the King of Jordan!! Check out this photo.
I know very, very little about protocol. I know very little of other cultures. But I vaguely remember something about the bottom of the foot, crossing the legs, and Arab culture. Sure enough.
Crossed Legs
There is a lesser gesture that could bemore offensive than expected, namely when the foot on the upper crossed leg is pointed directly and frequently in the direction of people from especially the Middle East. The foot, when ‘bounced on the knee’ in the general direction of people from Islamic countries, can cause discomfort, perhaps even distaste, since it may symbolise, in body language terms, an accusing or threatening weapon. The solution is not to cross the legs when in such company and to take care in which direction the foot is pointed.
I recognize, that the King of Jordan will let this pass. But this photo is front and center of the Jordan Times. How does it look to have our President on such display??
Between that and the bow to the Chinese I think this dude ought to get off his high horse.
