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An officer in the US Naval Reserve was attending a
conference that included admirals from both the U.S.
Navy and the French Navy. At a cocktail reception,
he found himself in a small group that included
personnel from both Navies.
The French admiral started complaining that whereas
Europeans learned many languages, Americans learned
only English. He then asked,” Why is it that we have
to speak English in these conferences rather than
you speak French?"
Without hesitation, the American Admiral replied:
"Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies,
and the Americans have arranged it so you would not
have to speak German."
The group became silent.
conference that included admirals from both the U.S.
Navy and the French Navy. At a cocktail reception,
he found himself in a small group that included
personnel from both Navies.
The French admiral started complaining that whereas
Europeans learned many languages, Americans learned
only English. He then asked,” Why is it that we have
to speak English in these conferences rather than
you speak French?"
Without hesitation, the American Admiral replied:
"Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies,
and the Americans have arranged it so you would not
have to speak German."
The group became silent.