The Economist on How to Make the Most of a Summit
Posted on April 11, 2008 - Filed Under Funny, Media, Politics |
Another excellent article from the website.
If there is a formal dinner, scout out the seating arrangements first. If you have been put next to someone boring, quietly switch your name card to somewhere more interesting. If you get caught, claim to be looking for the loo, or the exit.
Finally, try a bit of mischief to liven things up. If you meet a Chinese diplomat, pretend to be under the impression that he comes from Taiwan. Praise effusively the “Republic of China” for its stalwart stance in the cause of freedom. The more they splutter, the more you can pretend not to understand.
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