Proactive ducking in the event of flying footwear
Oh, damn. That one's hilarious, too.
In the Muslim world, one never knows when a pair of INCREDIBLY SMELLY shoes may come flying toward you, and it is therefore best to be prepared at all times.
The teleprompter on the floor and the proactive duck are the only two good "I wasn't bowing, I was...." alternatives I've come across so far.