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Bridie Pearson-Jones
Jul 07, 2017
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When German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the White House in March, it appeared to even the untrained eye that she was snubbed by the US President - who didn't shake her hand on camera.
However, the pair met again at the G20 Summit in Hamburg this week - and they did shake hands for the gathered press.
The much anticipated handshake between two of the world's most powerful people was not the height of grandeur - but instead, just very very awkward.
Trump's made the news for his handshakes before.
With Macron
And Indian Prime Minister Modi
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And Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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Let's just revel in the glorious build up.
Here they are getting ready for the handshake.
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Approaching, the big shake.
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Discussing hand shake tactics?
Here's a shot from the distance
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Nearly ready!
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AND FINALLY
The shake...
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Oh it's so awkward...
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In comparison, here's Angela Merkel's reunion with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
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So
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Damn
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Smooth
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