English is a difficult language....for some!!!
This is a true story from a Japanese Ambassador in the US!!!
A few days ago, Prime Minister Mori was given some English conversation training before he visits Washington and meets President Barack Obama.
The instractor told Mori Prime Minister, when you shake hands with President Obama, please say "how are you", then Mr Obama should say "I am fine and you?". Now you should say, "me to". Afterwards we translators will do a 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 managed to react with humour.
"Well am Michelle's husband, ha-ha...".
Then Mori replied, "me too, ha-ha..."
Then there was a long silence in the meeting room.
Sijaambulia kitu! Kamchina kangu kamekataa kabisa kuzoom! Dam it!!!
Hayo ndio maandishi yaliyopo kwa hiyo picha...