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<p>British Prime
Minister Boris Johnson may have bought more time for the UK to salvage a Brexit
deal with the European Union (EU) in time for its October deadline.</p>
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<p>But that’s not why
he’s trending on social media.</p>
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<p>The controversial
UK leader became the source of much outrage on social media on Thursday, as a
photo captured a huge break in decorum and formality in Paris.</p>
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<p>According to the Associated Press (AP), Johnson was invited to French President Emmanuel Macron’s palace to further discussions on the UK’s exit from the EU.</p>
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<p>Johnson was seemingly in good spirits after a similar visit to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in Berlin, who dangled the possibility of a smooth Brexit from the EU.</p>
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<p>After the talks,
Johnson felt so at home that he propped his right foot on a coffee table in the
Elysee.</p>
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<p>The moment, though
brief, was immortalised in a photo, with AP further reporting that Johnson was
asked to put his foot down by President Macron himself.</p>
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<p>“Johnson put his
foot on it, while Macron pointed to the floor — where feet belong. Boris then
said “sorry” with a wave and laugh,” the AP added.</p>
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<p>The picture was
shot after both the leaders addressed media in the Elysee courtyard.</p>
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<p>Johnson was
labelled “rude” and “embarrassing” on Twitter and was heavily criticised for his
act. </p>
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<p>After his meeting,
Johnson tweeted, “Today I met President @EmmanuelMacron in Paris. Let’s get
Brexit done, sensibly and pragmatically and in the interests of both sides.
Let’s get on with deepening and intensifying the friendship and the partnership
between our nations.”</p>
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<p>But the Twittersphere was far from impressed and Johnson was dragged extensively…</p>
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<p>Do you think Prime Minister's gesture was "rude" or "harmless"? Tell us in the comment section, <strong>BUZZ</strong> fam!</p>
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