Overview
- Ackman posted that his go-to opener was “May I meet you?” and said it almost never drew a refusal, crediting proper grammar and politeness for its effect.
- He followed with guidance that the approach works best while in motion, pointing to settings like subways, elevators, escalators, airplanes, buses, or walking.
- The posts drew rapid traction on X, topping tens of millions of views, as users repurposed the phrase into a widely shared meme with screenshots and parody videos.
- Reaction skewed toward mockery, though some commenters argued delivery and context can make the line effective or at least an icebreaker for certain crowds.
- Coverage noted Ackman’s role as Pershing Square’s founder and a high-profile MAGA donor on X, context that helped propel the meme into broader culture coverage.