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I think this is an old joke. Can anyone confirm or deny that it really happened on British Airways? Could be something that falls in the realm of 'urban legends'. Just a good story... but not true. FN On Wed, 26 Mar 2003, Maria D'souza wrote: > **************************************** > For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com > **************************************** > > > > > This is true and a excellent one - Way to go British Airways!!! > > As we know, we see discrimination in some form or another almost everyday > and often times it leaves a sour taste in our mouths. The following story > shows us the side of diversity that we are all working for. It is a > pleasant twist to see that there are companies and individuals who face > discrimination head on, if only one small step at a time. > > Enjoy reading the positive side of diversity. We must applaud British > Airways for their action in this situation. > > On a British Airways flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged, well-off > white South African Lady has found herself sitting next to a black man. She > calls the cabin crew attendant over to about her seating. > "What seems to be the problem Madam?" asks the attendant. "Can't you see?" > she says. "You've sat me next to a kaffir. I can't possibly sit next to > this disgusting human. Find me another seat!" > "Please calm down Madam." the stewardess replies. "The flight is very full > today, but I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll go and check to see if we have > any seats available in club or first class." _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
