To Poland's President Aleksander Kwasniewski: I want to thank you for your leadership on that issue, Mr Prime Minister. (10 February 2005) [62]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker thanks Poland's President for leadership on an unspecified issue, though he mistakenly addresses him as Prime Minister.
- In plain terms
- I thank you for leading on this issue.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge allies even if you mix up titles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you recover from diplomatic slips?
- What is the issue being discussed?
Another view
The error in title suggests a lack of preparation or attention to detail.
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