Forwarded email. I couldn't google anything that debunked this true story. In fact, I came across a site that talks about it. Check it out here.
Read and laugh!
This is a true story from the Japanese Embassy in USA
A few years ago, Prime Minister Mori was given some Basic
English conversation training before he visited Washington and
met 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.'
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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 humour:
'Well, I am Hillary's husband, ha..ha..ha..'
Then Mori replied confidently 'Me too, ha..ha..ha..'
Then there was a long silence in the meeting room.
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