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`m 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 long silent moment in the meeting room
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