This is a true story from the Japanese Embassy in US!!!
A few days ago, Prime Minister Mori was given some basic English conversation training before he visits Washington and meets President Barrack Obama.
The instructor told Mori Prime Minister, "When you shake hand with President Obama, please say"... "How are you?"
Then Mr Obama should say, I am fine, and you?"
Now you should say "Me too". Afterwards we, translators, will do work for you."
It looks quite simple, but the truth is...
When Mori met Obama, he mistakenly said "Who are you?" (Instead of "How are you?")
Mr Obama was a bit shocked but still manage to react with humor: "Well, I'm Michelle's husband, ha-ha...."
Then Mori replied, "Mee too, ha-ha-ha".
Then there was a silence in the meeting room.
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