(When asked about his name by President Bush) 'My name is Mr. Fischer. What's your name?' (October 22nd, 2005) [1]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fischer insists on his proper title when addressing a world leader.
- In plain terms
- Fischer corrected the president on his name.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintaining formality shows respect and boundaries.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show respect?
- What matters in introductions?
Another view
Insisting on protocol can seem rigid.
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