PRAZZER- Meaning Bowing in Japan

Bending the right way is part of the social ethics that are important in Japan. President Barack Obama looks awkward when he tried to shake the hand of Emperor Akihito at the same time bowing.

Some U.S. media's anti-Obama with vigorous criticism by saying the president violated the protocol or too worship.
sukague.comAccording to professor of Asian Studies at Temple University in Tokyo, Jeff Kingston, in Japan no one is offended by Obama's action. Japanese media even reported this case as an aspect of American life that are difficult to understand.
How to bending back in the news when the Toyota automotive company apologized for the withdrawal of car-mobilnya.Dalam information to the media last February 5, Toyota president Akio Toyoda apologized with a slight bow as if the Japanese neighbors met accidentally in front of the house.
Whereas in the previous two weeks he did not appear at all when the company faced many complaints about the brakes and the accelerator pedal so as to make the company's stock fell 20%. It is clear that the way Toyoda bowing does not meet community expectations.
Japanese mediaJapanese media are usually polite, bluntly said the attitude Toyoda was late and inadequate. In Japan, the deeper the bow and the longer he bent down as if he meant showing respect or remorse.
With just a little bow and a moment, the attitude shown are as a person who becomes the object of anger superiors. While hunched his shoulders and went straight gesture like a kid who just scolded.
While attitudes bowed repeatedly to the waist with an apology occur under extreme circumstances such as a car mechanic that damage consumers but still require payment besar.Tetapi in general in Japan is bowing gestures are done repeatedly even unconsciously in interaction with all people .
Zen CultureWhen the show for the second time in front of the media on 9 February, Akio Toyoda bowed deeper and more solemn. But in a press conference, Toyoda face looked very bleak, but the meeting was intended to quell criticism of his company. He seemed uncomfortable with the questions critical to the performance of his car.
Toyoda became supreme leader Toyota because his grandfather was the founder of the company. He was a shy and do not like appearing in public, such as Apple CEO, Steve Jobs.
In addition, she comes from a culture that puts the Zen quiet and stoic attitude, which is more concerned with action than words. With a calm and serious attitude he wanted to show a determination to restore his family's honor and restore consumer confidence. Then at the end of the press conference, he leaned in a way that shows remorse and sincerity.