> This is a true story from the Japanese Embassy in
US!!!
> A few years ago, Prime Minister Mori was given some
> basic English conversation training before he visits
Washington and meets 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 workfor 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,
haha..." Then Mori replied confidently "Me too, hahaha.." Then there
was a long silent moment in the meeting room.
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