A true story from the Japanese Embassy in US :
Prime Minister Mori was given some basic English conversation training
before he visits Washington and meets with President Bill Clinton.
The instructor told Mori:
"Prime Minister when you shake hand with President Clinton, please say
'how are you'. Then Mr Clinton should say 'I am fine, and you?' Now you
should say 'me too'. Afterwards we translators will do all the work for
you."
It looks quite simple, but the truth is ... When Mori met Clinton, he
mistakenly said "Who Are You?". Mr Clinton was a bit shocked but still
managed to react with humor:
"Well, I am Hilary's husband, ha ha..."
Then Mori replied confidently:
"Me too, ha ha ha.."
Then there was a VERY long silent moment in the meeting room.
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