Elaine May : Obama ` ` ' '' with Denmark , at Mandela memorial service inappropriate . But photog said it was during celebratory part of service ; first lady had been smiling , too . She thinks selfie appropriate for Obama , given circumstances , but not usually OK at all . May : In church , synagogue , at services , selfies not OK etiquette . Wait until afterward .
Elaine Swann : Obama `` selfie '' with Denmark PM at Mandela memorial looked inappropriate . But photog said it was during celebratory part of service ; first lady had been smiling , too . She says selfie appropriate for Obama , given circumstances , but not usually OK at funerals . Swann : In church , synagogue , at services , selfies not OK etiquette . Wait until afterward .