[skr]

I’ve seen the picture. Both men are either bowing to each other at the same time, eye to eye and hands properly at sides or they are leaning toward each other in order to hear the other speak. Either way, neither looks subservient to the other.

[Bob]

I’ve seen the picture. Both men are either bowing to each other at the same time, eye to eye and hands properly at sides or they are leaning toward each other in order to hear the other speak. Either way, neither looks subservient to the other.

That's my recollection of photos of the Nixon "bow" as well. Obama's bow was far different.

Nixon's bow was slight and respectful. It was returned in kind by the emperor. Obama's bow was one of subservience and seemed to be totally bemusing to the emperor.

[Maceman]

I’ve seen the picture. Both men are either bowing to each other at the same time, eye to eye and hands properly at sides or they are leaning toward each other in order to hear the other speak. Either way, neither looks subservient to the other.

With all due respect, I think you need your eyes checked. Please take another look:

Obama is bowing at a MUCH steeper angle.