Mark Zuckerberg is trying to understand America, so he’s embarked on a journey to meet people like hockey moms and steelworkers who don’t typically cross his path.
But there are rules to abide by if you are an ordinary person about to meet an extraordinary entrepreneur.
Rule One: You probably won’t know Mr. Zuckerberg is coming.
Rule Two: If you do know he’s coming, keep it to yourself.
Rule Three: Be careful what you reveal about the meeting.
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Four days later, Mr. Moore, 57, was standing in his driveway waiting for his mystery guest. Fifteen minutes before a pair of black SUVs arrived, he was told he’d be joined by Mr. Zuckerberg.
Mr. Moore and his family enjoyed a dinner of chicken Francaise and baked whitefish Mr. Zuckerberg’s staff had catered from a nearby restaurant. As Mr. Zuckerberg was leaving, he made one request, Mr. Moore said.
“He said, ‘If there are any news reporters that call you, just make sure you tell them I’m not running for president.’”