A few days ago, Prime Minister of Japan Mr. Mori was given
some Basic English conversation training before he visits Washington
and meets president Barack Obama...
The instructor told Mr. Mori Prime Minister, when you shake hand with
President Obama, please say 'how r u'.
Then Mr. Obama should say, 'I am fine, and you?' Now, you should
say 'me too'. Afterwards we, translators, will do the work for you.'
It looks quite simple, but the truth is...
When Mori met Obama , he mistakenly said 'who r u?' (Instead of 'How
r u?'.)
Mr. Obama was a bit shocked but still managed to react with humor:
'Well, I'm Michelle's husband, ha-ha...'
Then Mori replied 'me too, ha-ha.. .'.
Then there was a long silence in the meeting room.