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Lessons in Etiquette for Trump in Britain Lessons in Etiquette for Trump in Britain
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To the Editor:To the Editor:
Re “Trump Arrives in U.K. for State Visit” (nytimes.com, June 3): Re “President Trump’s Visit to Queen Mixes Pageantry With the Petty” (nytimes.com, June 3):
As President Trump saunters thuggishly through Buckingham Palace, it is clear this state visit by an American president is like no other. The sense of curiosity and abiding respect the arrival of the leader of the free world normally inspires here is entirely absent. There is instead a simmering undercurrent of dislike and a dull contempt that is unprecedented. One sees it on the faces of dignitaries and the public alike.As President Trump saunters thuggishly through Buckingham Palace, it is clear this state visit by an American president is like no other. The sense of curiosity and abiding respect the arrival of the leader of the free world normally inspires here is entirely absent. There is instead a simmering undercurrent of dislike and a dull contempt that is unprecedented. One sees it on the faces of dignitaries and the public alike.
There is no pleasure anywhere in this, just stress. It seems merely an ordeal the country must navigate with some grace until he flies off to bother someone else.There is no pleasure anywhere in this, just stress. It seems merely an ordeal the country must navigate with some grace until he flies off to bother someone else.
Mike GalvinWinchcombe, EnglandMike GalvinWinchcombe, England
To the Editor:To the Editor:
Here’s some unsolicited advice for President Trump on his state visit to the United Kingdom:Here’s some unsolicited advice for President Trump on his state visit to the United Kingdom:
When attending D-Day celebrations in Britain and France, please don’t claim that the landing would have gone much better if you had been in charge.When attending D-Day celebrations in Britain and France, please don’t claim that the landing would have gone much better if you had been in charge.
I trust that you did not try to walk ahead of the queen, or use your elbows on her. Royal status aside, she’s a frail old lady and isn’t up to being on the line of scrimmage.I trust that you did not try to walk ahead of the queen, or use your elbows on her. Royal status aside, she’s a frail old lady and isn’t up to being on the line of scrimmage.
When you are dining with the royal family, try not to treat the beverage glasses like a sippy cup, using both hands.When you are dining with the royal family, try not to treat the beverage glasses like a sippy cup, using both hands.
It behooves you to leave domestic politics at home. Please try to remember that you represent your country, not yourself.It behooves you to leave domestic politics at home. Please try to remember that you represent your country, not yourself.
Finally, do not offer unsolicited advice.Finally, do not offer unsolicited advice.
Stephen LandersStratford, OntarioStephen LandersStratford, Ontario
To the Editor:To the Editor:
God help us! Our president chooses to use his invited visit to London to insult its mayor as “a stone cold loser.” Could we have a worse representative of American values? The man is all about himself, period.God help us! Our president chooses to use his invited visit to London to insult its mayor as “a stone cold loser.” Could we have a worse representative of American values? The man is all about himself, period.
Come 2020, I am going to vote for Santa Claus, someone who travels the world amiably.Come 2020, I am going to vote for Santa Claus, someone who travels the world amiably.
Philip McBride JohnsonFernandina Beach, Fla.Philip McBride JohnsonFernandina Beach, Fla.