Speak English

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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 we arranged it so you don't have to speak German."

The group became deadly silent.