And of the French;
An officer in the U.S. Naval reserve was attending a conference of officers from 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. A 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 at these
conferences rather than speak French?"
Without hesitating, an American Admiral replied: "Maybe it's because
the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you
wouldn't have to speak German." 😛
Originally posted by mikelomGood one. I'll drink to that!
And of the French;
An officer in the U.S. Naval reserve was attending a conference of officers from 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. A French admiral started complaining that whereas
Europeans learned many languages, Americans learned only English. ...[text shortened]... Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you
wouldn't have to speak German." 😛
