[Avodah] what was he thinking?

[Ben Waxman]

I was told about someone had to go see Rav Moshe. Before meeting Rav Moshe 
in person he asked him if he should say that bracha that one recites when 
seeing a talmid chacham. Rav Moshe answered yes.

Ben
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Riceman" <driceman at optimum.net>
>
> I am puzzled, however, since even a real talmid hachamim is permitted to 
> deny being one, and what kind of red blooded American would miss the 
> chance to legally lie to an authority figure like a synagogue rabbi? Is 
> there anyone who would answer yes to that question? What was he thinking?