Posted on 11/09/2010 11:00:37 AM PST by maggief
sns-ap-as-indonesia-michelles-handshake JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) A conservative Muslim government minister admits he shook hands with first lady Michelle Obama in welcoming her to Indonesia but says it wasn't his choice.
Footage on YouTube shows otherwise, sparking a debate that has lit up Facebook, Twitter and the rest of the blogosphere.
"I tried to prevent (being touched) with my hands but Mrs. Michelle held her hands too far toward me (so) we touched," Information Minister Tifatul Sembiring told tens of thousands of followers on Twitter.
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She was just reaching for his wallet.
Just wait until she wants to leg wrestle.
I was never very clear on what was meant in the story. I assumed the guy would have to wash his hands and say a couple of prayers. I take it there is nothing like that any more? Any chance some ultra-conservative Jewish sect still does something like that? If not, I guess I’ll retire that story.
Odd! When I don’t want someone to touch me, I pull my hand back.
There’s no down side, here. ;-)
They must think this is the equivalent of:
NEWSFLASH: This just in: I tied Medea Benjamin’s shoes today!
BINGO!
:)
It shouldn’t be news considering it appears they break protocol on every international visit. Just in India, they were hugging and kissing the Indian PM’s & wife, this is Asia, not Europe. They are so awkward in cultural situations, it’s embaressing to watch them.
There is a chance, but I have no idea. I can’t claim to speak for all Haredi.
It certainly was a violation of a restriction he placed on himself out of respect for his wife.
yuk, who has the job of picking it up...cannot be a female or they will stone her....
ROARING!
You can't get them without sleeves, apparently.
I still teach that form of etiquette to my children, grandchildren and others, when the subject arises.
I still teach my sons to remove their hats when being introduced to a lady, and accept only her nod, and not reach their hands, unless the lady offers hers first.
We teach the same form to our church folks to use as they welcome visitors.
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