MEXICO: President Pratibha Patil gave protocol jitters as she inadvertently passed the Mexican flag at the ceremonial reception without bowing but quickly went back after her attention was drawn by the Mexican Guard Commander.
Patil, who was inspecting a guard of honour by the Mexican Presidential Guards, walked past the flag without realising that her Mexican counterpart Felipe Calderon had stopped to pay respect to his country's flag.
The President then moved ahead without stopping before the Indian flag. "Madam President...," the Guard Commander called out and Patil quickly retraced her steps and honoured the flag.
This story is significant because it shows how such a minor mistake can be made into a large event when your visiting another country. It was very good that the Indian President was visiting Mexico but she needs to be careful when there is so many people watching her.
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