He was addressed casually by a boy while he was passing through the crowd. The teenager addressed the French president by the nickname "Manu."
Macron scolded him for not showing proper respect, saying he should be referred to as "Mr. President or Sir."
Le respect, c’est le minimum dans la République – surtout un 18 juin, surtout en présence des compagnons de la Libération. Mais cela n’empêche pas d’avoir une conversation détendue – regardez jusqu’au bout. pic.twitter.com/CWtPDAALhK
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 18, 2018
Some people have admired Macron's firm stance, while others feel he was too harsh.
A journalist went to the teenager's school and saw other pupils laughing at him. She adds that he does not want to talk to anyone and is afraid that this could affect his future studies. (2/2) https://t.co/DAeUXpOi7A
— Mathiew Leiser (@LHmathiew) June 19, 2018
I see nothing wrong with how Macron spoke to the teenager. He was polite and fair.
— Harry McCann (@TheHarryMcC) June 19, 2018
The young lad should have showed his President more respect in my opinion. https://t.co/51EEyI7j5D
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