Overview
- Ackman posted on X that his go-to opening line was “May I meet you?” and argued online culture has made spontaneous meetings harder.
- He said the approach worked because of “proper grammar and politeness,” adding he “almost never got a No” and that it applies across genders.
- In a follow-up, he advised the line works best while moving in public spaces such as subways, elevators, escalators, airplanes, buses, or while walking.
- The phrase quickly trended on X as users turned it into a meme, with reactions ranging from playful sarcasm to skepticism about its formality.
- Coverage noted Ackman’s profile as Pershing Square’s CEO and a Forbes-listed billionaire, with some reports recalling his 2024 support for Donald Trump.