One Way To Impress People

There’s a story about a businessman who, while dining in a fancy restaurant, spotted Lee Iacocca by the phone booth. “Mr. Iacocca,” he said, “You are the American business hero.

I’ve studied your career and any success I’ve had I owe completely to you. Would you do me a favor? I’m with some colleagues. Could you please come by my table and say, ‘Hello, Harry,’ and let me introduce you?

It would mean so much to me.” Iacocca agreed. He waited for the man to sit down and then walked toward his table.

One of the men sitting at Harry’s table said, “I don’t believe it! There’s Lee Iacocca and he’s heading this way!” Iacocca came up to the table and said, “Hello, Harry. Introduce me to your friends.”

Harry looked at him impatiently and said, “Come back later, Lee. We’re trying to have lunch.”