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.

But that’s not why

he’s trending on social media.

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.

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.

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.

After the talks,

Johnson felt so at home that he propped his right foot on a coffee table in the

Elysee.

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.

“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.

The picture was

shot after both the leaders addressed media in the Elysee courtyard.

Johnson was

labelled “rude” and “embarrassing” on Twitter and was heavily criticised for his

act.

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.”

But the Twittersphere was far from impressed and Johnson was dragged extensively…

Feet on the table! Mr Johnson is an ill-mannered slob and a disgrace to our country — Cllr. Andy Furlong (@andy4pcc)

Feet on the table! Mr Johnson is an ill-mannered slob and a disgrace to our country — Cllr. Andy Furlong (@andy4pcc) #BorisJohnson pic.twitter.com/eO4TryPXiAAugust 23, 2019

Rude and embarrassing. Imagine if Macron put his foot on the table at Buckingham Palace — Sonia Purnell (@soniapurnell)

Rude and embarrassing. Imagine if Macron put his foot on the table at Buckingham Palace — Sonia Purnell (@soniapurnell) https://t.co/tv67iA5rpMAugust 22, 2019

Manspreading inside the Elysee. That should win Manu round. — Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn)

Manspreading inside the Elysee. That should win Manu round. — Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) pic.twitter.com/oIay8wf0wOAugust 22, 2019

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