To unwind in the Oval Office, President Bush sometimes enjoys striking an elegant pose and gently fondling a couch. According to the Houston Chronicle, however, that's not a privilege all visitors enjoy: Members of the White House press corps understand that, as a rule, touching the furniture in the Oval Office is strictly forbidden. Even when Bush brings a group of journalists in for an informal chat, he does not invite them to sit.
Oval Office is Standing Room Only
Oval Office is Standing Room Only
Oval Office is Standing Room Only
To unwind in the Oval Office, President Bush sometimes enjoys striking an elegant pose and gently fondling a couch. According to the Houston Chronicle, however, that's not a privilege all visitors enjoy: Members of the White House press corps understand that, as a rule, touching the furniture in the Oval Office is strictly forbidden. Even when Bush brings a group of journalists in for an informal chat, he does not invite them to sit.