> 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 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, haha..." Then Mori
> replied confidently "Me too, hahaha.." Then there was a long silent
> moment in the meeting room.
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