Topic: Why we speak english at all nation naval conferences

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March 19th, 2004   Post 1
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March 19th, 2004   Post 2
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Post; hah


Yes, but some canadians speak french...
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March 19th, 2004   Post 3
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March 23rd, 2004   Post 4
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Post; Re: Why we speak english at all nation naval conferences


Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Conley
An officer in the U.S. 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 hesitating, the American Admiral replied: "Maybe it's because
the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you would
not have to speak German."

The group became silent.

hehehe grand stuff
 
May 2nd, 2004   Post 5
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nice gid ooorah to tht one
 
February 27th, 2007   Post 6
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haha
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February 27th, 2007   Post 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Angelus
hehehe grand stuff
Good one. I'll keep that in the pocket when the need arises.
 
March 1st, 2007   Post 8
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priceless!
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March 5th, 2007   Post 9
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Great one!
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