Topic: 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
USYM_1SG
nice gid ooorah to tht one
February 27th, 2007
Team Infidel
haha
February 27th, 2007
Padre
Quote:
Originally Posted by Angelus
hehehe grand stuff
Good one. I'll keep that in the pocket when the need arises.