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A senior U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that included
Admirals from the English, Canadian, Australian and French Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself discussing ships, boats, and the sea with a large group of officers that included personnel from most of the countries. Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks but a French admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English. He then asked "Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?" Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, "Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German." -- John H |
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"John H." wrote in message ... A senior U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that included Admirals from the English, Canadian, Australian and French Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself discussing ships, boats, and the sea with a large group of officers that included personnel from most of the countries. Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks but a French admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English. He then asked "Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?" Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, "Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German." -- John H Or Japanese. |
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Canuck57 wrote:
"John H." wrote in message ... A senior U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that included Admirals from the English, Canadian, Australian and French Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself discussing ships, boats, and the sea with a large group of officers that included personnel from most of the countries. Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks but a French admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English. He then asked "Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?" Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, "Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German." -- John H Or Japanese. Americans don't bother to learn English, either. |
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JR HK wrote: Canuck57 wrote: "John H." wrote in message ... A senior U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that included Admirals from the English, Canadian, Australian and French Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself discussing ships, boats, and the sea with a large group of officers that included personnel from most of the countries. Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks but a French admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English. He then asked "Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?" Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, "Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German." -- John H Or Japanese. Americans don't bother to learn English, either. -- -------------------------------------------------------------- Home Page: http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth |
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On Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:37:17 -0400, HK wrote:
Canuck57 wrote: "John H." wrote in message ... A senior U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that included Admirals from the English, Canadian, Australian and French Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself discussing ships, boats, and the sea with a large group of officers that included personnel from most of the countries. Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks but a French admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English. He then asked "Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?" Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, "Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German." -- John H Or Japanese. Americans don't bother to learn English, either. Harry, we know how you feel about Americans and the USA. We hope, however, that you don't move to Canada, simply because you're such a great guy and add so much to this country. -- John H |
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