مملوزي
30-07-2000, 05:50 PM
A true story from the Japanese Embassy in US:
> 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 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, ha ha..."
> Then Mori replied confidently "Me too, ha ha ha.."
>
> Then there was a long silent moment in the meeting room.
> 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 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, ha ha..."
> Then Mori replied confidently "Me too, ha ha ha.."
>
> Then there was a long silent moment in the meeting room.