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//25224 xx Q4 Whatmoment in your life left you speechless? KR Speechlessis when one is shutout in spite of the best efforts; but here he did not drawthe correct Indian map; drawing may be poor; but knowledge cannot; so he is a dumbonly so cannot go speechless for his avivekam. K Rajaram IRS 25224 On Sun, 25 Feb 2024 at 00:07, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty wrote: CULTURAL QA 02-2024-25 All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 25-02-2024. Selected quoraanswers generally interesting are included .Still they need not be 100% correct answers. I am onlya compiler. Compiled and postedby R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 25-02-2024. Q1 Whatis the funniest military-based joke you know? A1 DonCaine, US Army Retired 9mo A young man volunteers for airbornetraining. After one week, he phones his father. “Dad, we had our first parachute jump today,but only about half the company jumped. The others were scared.” Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “No, I was scared.” A week later he calls dad again “Wehad our second jump today. The sergeant said that anyone who didn’t jump thistime would not get a pass for this weekend. All but about ten of us jumped.” Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “No,I just couldn’t”. A week later he calls dad again “Wehad our third jump today. The sergeant said that anyone who didn’t jump wasgoing to spend the weekend scrubbing the latrines with a toothbrush. Only threepeople didn’t jump.” Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son:“Nope. I’m still too scared.” Another week goes by and he calls dad“Today was our fourth jump. The sergeant said he was bend anyone who didn’tjump over the seat and screw him up the rear.” Dad: “OK, so you jumped?” Son: “Yeah I jumped … Q2 Whatare some of the greatest examples of presence of mind? A2 Rohith(రోహిత్),Studied at Indian Institute ofTechnology, Indore (IITI)Updated 3y Me and my family were watchingTitanic movie . My 7 year old neighbour joined us. Everythingwas going smooth. Suddenly hero and heroine started making out. I just skipped seeing that part andstarted chatting on phone. Suddenly my neighbour boy asked meloudly in front of everyone “Rohith anna, what will you do if a girl isremoving clothes in front of you.” I was embarrassed after listening thequestion. My parents were staring at me for my response. Me in my mind - “I am going to behomeless from today.” I simply said “Shame shame puppy shame.” Every one burst into laughter afterlistening this. Thank God, my little brain got somesense of humour and some presence. Kids these days are not kids they aremonsters Q3 Whatare some inspirational short stories that can change a person's life? A3 HafizSuboor, Nov 17 A boy and a girl were playingtogether. The boy had a collection of marbles. The girl had some sweets with her. The boy told the girl that he willgive her all his marbles in exchange of her sweets. The girl agreed.The boy kept the biggest andthe most beautiful marble aside & gave the rest to the girl. Thegirl gave him all her sweets as she had promised. That night, the girl sleptpeacefully. But the boycouldn't sleep as he kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets fromhim the way he had hidden his best marble. Moral of the story: If you don't give hundred percent in a relationship, you'll always keepdoubting in any relationship. So give your hundred percent. Q4 Whatmoment in your life left you speechless? A4 ShazaanKhan, Studied Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) at Jamia MilliaIslamia (Graduated 2018)3y During my graduation, 3rd year, I wasappearing for a campus interview of one of the renowned companiesin India. As it invariably goes, they began asking me to introduce myself. Istated everything I mugged up. In addition, I told them I’m very much fond of the topics pertaining togeo-politics and India. He looked into my eyes and smirked. Interviewer: So, you’re comfortableif I ask you questions related to geopolitics? Me: Yes, Sir. Interviewer: Outline the map ofIndia. Me: I’m very bad at drawing, yet Iwill try my best. Interviewer: Draw as bad as youcould, but make sure you outline the complete map of India. I managed to draw something likethis. Interviewer: You think is this thecomplete map of India? Me: As far as I’m concerned. Interviewer: Giving you one more chance…think and draw once again. I outlined the map of Pakistan and Bangladeshadjoined with it, as they were erstwhile the part of India. Interviewer: Thank you Shazaan. Youmay leave now. Verdict: Not selected. After the process got over, I went to the interviewer tohave the feedback. Me: You never asked me further-morequestions, and rejected me on the basis of only 2 questions. May I know where Iwas wrong in outlining the map of India? What’s the reason you rejected me? Interviewer:Because
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ey of building and sustaining > meaningful connections is a dynamic and rewarding endeavour worth pursuing > despite its inherent challenges. > > K Rajaram IRS 24224//25224 > > xx > > Q4 What moment in your life left you speechless? > > KR Speechless is when one is shutout in spite of the best > efforts; but here he did not draw the correct Indian map; drawing may be > poor; but knowledge cannot; so he is a dumb only so cannot go speechless > for his avivekam. > > K Rajaram IRS25224 > > On Sun, 25 Feb 2024 at 00:07, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < > thatha_patty@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > CULTURAL QA 02-2024-25 > > All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 25-02-2024. > > Selected quora answers generally interesting are included .Still they need > not be 100% correct answers. I am only a compiler. > > Compiled and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 80,on 25-02-2024. > > Q1 What is the funniest military-based joke you know? > > A1 Don Caine, US Army Retired 9mo > > A young man volunteers for airborne training. After one week, he phones > his father. > > “Dad, we had our first parachute jump today, but only about half the > company jumped. The others were scared.” > > Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “No, I was scared.” > > A week later he calls dad again “We had our second jump today. The > sergeant said that anyone who didn’t jump this time would not get a pass > for this weekend. All but about ten of us jumped.” > > Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “No, I just couldn’t”. > > A week later he calls dad again “We had our third jump today. The sergeant > said that anyone who didn’t jump was going to spend the weekend scrubbing > the latrines with a toothbrush. Only three people didn’t jump.” > > Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “Nope. I’m still too scared.” > > Another week goes by and he calls dad “Today was our fourth jump. The > sergeant said he was bend anyone who didn’t jump over the seat and screw > him up the rear.” > > Dad: “OK, so you jumped?” Son: “Yeah I jumped … > > Q2 What are some of the greatest examples of presence of mind? > > A2 Rohith(రోహిత్),Studied at Indian Institute of Technology, > Indore (IITI)Updated 3y > > Me and my family were watching Titanic movie . > > My 7 year old neighbour joined us. Everything was going smooth. Suddenly > hero and heroine started making out. > > I just skipped seeing that part and started chatting on phone. > > Suddenly my neighbour boy asked me loudly in front of everyone “Rohith > anna, what will you do if a girl is removing clothes in front of you.” > > > > I was embarrassed after listening the question. My parents were staring at > me for my response. > > Me in my mind - “I am going to be homeless from today.” > > I simply said “Shame shame puppy shame.” > > Every one burst into laughter after listening this. > > Thank God, my little brain got some sense of humour and some presence. > > Kids these days are not kids they are monsters > > Q3 What are some inspirational short stories that can change a > person's life? > > A3 Hafiz Suboor, Nov 17 > > A boy and a girl were playing together. The boy had a collection of > marbles. The girl had some sweets with her. > > The boy told the girl that he will give her all his marbles in exchange of > her sweets. The girl agreed.The boy kept the biggest and the most > beautiful marble aside & gave the rest to the girl. The girl gave him all > her sweets as she had promised. > > That night, the girl slept peacefully. But the boy couldn't sleep as he > kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets from him the way he had > hidden his best marble. > > Moral of the story: If you don't give hundred percent in a relationship, > you'll always keep doubting in any relationship. > > So give your hundred percent. > > Q4 What moment in your life left you speechless? > > A4 Shazaan Khan, Studied Master of Human Resource Management > (MHRM) at Jamia Millia Islamia (Graduated 2018)3y > > During my graduation, 3rd year, I was appearing for a campus interview of > one of the renowned companies in India. As it invariably goes, they began > asking me to introduce myself. I stated everything I mugged up. In > addition, I told them I’m very much fond of the topics pertaining to > geo-politics and India. He looked into my eyes and smirked. > > > > Interviewer: So, you’re comfortable if I ask you questions related to > geopolitics? > > Me: Yes, Sir. > > Interviewer: Outline the map of India. &g
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5224 > > xx > > Q4 What moment in your life left you speechless? > > KR Speechless is when one is shutout in spite of the best > efforts; but here he did not draw the correct Indian map; drawing may be > poor; but knowledge cannot; so he is a dumb only so cannot go speechless > for his avivekam. > > K Rajaram IRS25224 > > On Sun, 25 Feb 2024 at 00:07, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < > thatha_patty@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > CULTURAL QA 02-2024-25 > > All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 25-02-2024. > > Selected quora answers generally interesting are included .Still they need > not be 100% correct answers. I am only a compiler. > > Compiled and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 80,on 25-02-2024. > > Q1 What is the funniest military-based joke you know? > > A1 Don Caine, US Army Retired 9mo > > A young man volunteers for airborne training. After one week, he phones > his father. > > “Dad, we had our first parachute jump today, but only about half the > company jumped. The others were scared.” > > Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “No, I was scared.” > > A week later he calls dad again “We had our second jump today. The > sergeant said that anyone who didn’t jump this time would not get a pass > for this weekend. All but about ten of us jumped.” > > Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “No, I just couldn’t”. > > A week later he calls dad again “We had our third jump today. The sergeant > said that anyone who didn’t jump was going to spend the weekend scrubbing > the latrines with a toothbrush. Only three people didn’t jump.” > > Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “Nope. I’m still too scared.” > > Another week goes by and he calls dad “Today was our fourth jump. The > sergeant said he was bend anyone who didn’t jump over the seat and screw > him up the rear.” > > Dad: “OK, so you jumped?” Son: “Yeah I jumped … > > Q2 What are some of the greatest examples of presence of mind? > > A2 Rohith(రోహిత్),Studied at Indian Institute of Technology, > Indore (IITI)Updated 3y > > Me and my family were watching Titanic movie . > > My 7 year old neighbour joined us. Everything was going smooth. Suddenly > hero and heroine started making out. > > I just skipped seeing that part and started chatting on phone. > > Suddenly my neighbour boy asked me loudly in front of everyone “Rohith > anna, what will you do if a girl is removing clothes in front of you.” > > > > I was embarrassed after listening the question. My parents were staring at > me for my response. > > Me in my mind - “I am going to be homeless from today.” > > I simply said “Shame shame puppy shame.” > > Every one burst into laughter after listening this. > > Thank God, my little brain got some sense of humour and some presence. > > Kids these days are not kids they are monsters > > Q3 What are some inspirational short stories that can change a > person's life? > > A3 Hafiz Suboor, Nov 17 > > A boy and a girl were playing together. The boy had a collection of > marbles. The girl had some sweets with her. > > The boy told the girl that he will give her all his marbles in exchange of > her sweets. The girl agreed.The boy kept the biggest and the most > beautiful marble aside & gave the rest to the girl. The girl gave him all > her sweets as she had promised. > > That night, the girl slept peacefully. But the boy couldn't sleep as he > kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets from him the way he had > hidden his best marble. > > Moral of the story: If you don't give hundred percent in a relationship, > you'll always keep doubting in any relationship. > > So give your hundred percent. > > Q4 What moment in your life left you speechless? > > A4 Shazaan Khan, Studied Master of Human Resource Management > (MHRM) at Jamia Millia Islamia (Graduated 2018)3y > > During my graduation, 3rd year, I was appearing for a campus interview of > one of the renowned companies in India. As it invariably goes, they began > asking me to introduce myself. I stated everything I mugged up. In > addition, I told them I’m very much fond of the topics pertaining to > geo-politics and India. He looked into my eyes and smirked. > > > > Interviewer: So, you’re comfortable if I ask you questions related to > geopolitics? > > Me: Yes, Sir. > > Interviewer: Outline the map of India. > > Me: I’m very bad at drawing, yet I will try my best. > > Interviewer: Draw as bad as you could, but make sure you outline the > complete map of India. > > I ma
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Thank you sir for reading the QA and responding with brief additions. Gopalakrishnan On Sunday, 25 February, 2024 at 11:08:22 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy wrote: CULTURAL QA 02202425 Q3 What aresome inspirational short stories that can change a person's life? KR Buildinggood relationships is a fundamental aspect of human existence, influencingpersonal happiness, professional success, and overall well-being. Whether infamilial, romantic, social, or professional contexts, the benefits ofcultivating strong connections are widely acknowledged. However, like anyendeavour, there are both pros and cons to consider when embarking on thejourney of building relationships. Pros of BuildingGood Relationships: Emotional Support: Strong relationships provide a sense ofbelonging and emotional support during challenging times. Knowing that thereare individuals who genuinely care about your well-being can bolster mentalresilience and help navigate life's ups and downs. Increased Happiness: Meaningful relationships contributeto overall happiness and life satisfaction. Sharing experiences,accomplishments, and joys with others amplifies positive emotions and enhancesthe quality of life. Networking and Opportunities: Building relationshipsexpands one's network, opening doors to new opportunities both personally andprofessionally. Connections with diverse individuals can lead tocollaborations, mentorship, job prospects, and valuable insights. Improved Communication Skills: Maintaining healthyrelationships requires effective communication, fostering the development ofinterpersonal skills such as active listening, empathy, and conflictresolution. These skills are transferable and beneficial in various aspects oflife. Enhanced Self-Awareness and Growth: Interacting withothers provides opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth. Throughrelationships, individuals gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, andareas for improvement, facilitating personal development and self-awareness. Support System During Challenges: Good relationships serveas a support system during times of adversity, offering encouragement,practical assistance, and a sense of solidarity. Shared burdens become lighterwhen shouldered together with trusted companions. Cons of BuildingGood Relationships: Investment of Time and Energy: Building and maintainingrelationships require significant investments of time, effort, and emotionalenergy. Balancing personal and professional commitments with nurturingrelationships can be challenging and may lead to feelings of stress or burnout. Vulnerability and Risk of Hurt: Opening oneself up inrelationships entails vulnerability and the risk of experiencing hurt orbetrayal. Trust, once broken, can be difficult to repair, leading to strainedrelationships or emotional scars. Conflict and Misunderstandings: Disagreements,misunderstandings, and conflicts are inevitable in any relationship. Managingdifferences in opinions, expectations, and communication styles requirespatience, empathy, and effective conflict resolution skills. Dependency and Co-dependency: Over-reliance onrelationships for validation, support, or fulfilment can lead to unhealthydependencies and co-dependent behaviours. Maintaining individual autonomy andboundaries within relationships is crucial for fostering healthy dynamics. Loss and Grief: The loss of relationships throughseparation, estrangement, or death can result in profound grief and emotionaldistress. Coping with the end of significant relationships requires resilience,support, and time to heal. Social Obligations and Expectations: Societal norms andexpectations surrounding relationships may exert pressure on individuals toconform to certain roles or behaviours, potentially compromising authenticityand autonomy. In conclusion, while the benefits of building goodrelationships are numerous and invaluable, it is essential to acknowledge andnavigate the challenges and complexities inherent in human connections. Byfostering open communication, mutual respect, and empathy, individuals cancultivate fulfilling relationships that enrich their lives and contribute totheir overall well-being. Ultimately, the journey of building and sustainingmeaningful connections is a dynamic and rewarding endeavour worth pursuing despiteits inherent challenges. KRajaram IRS 24224//25224 xx Q4 Whatmoment in your life left you speechless? KR Speechlessis when one is shutout in spite of the best efforts; but here he did not drawthe correct Indian map; drawing may be poor; but knowledge cannot; so he is a dumbonly so cannot go speechless for his avivekam. K Rajaram IRS 25224 On Sun, 25 Feb 2024 at 00:07, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty wrote: CULTURAL QA 02-2024-25 All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 25-02-2024. Selected
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CULTURAL QA 02202425 Q3 What are some inspirational short stories that can change a person's life? KRBuilding good relationships is a fundamental aspect of human existence, influencing personal happiness, professional success, and overall well-being. Whether in familial, romantic, social, or professional contexts, the benefits of cultivating strong connections are widely acknowledged. However, like any endeavour, there are both pros and cons to consider when embarking on the journey of building relationships. Pros of Building Good Relationships: Emotional Support: Strong relationships provide a sense of belonging and emotional support during challenging times. Knowing that there are individuals who genuinely care about your well-being can bolster mental resilience and help navigate life's ups and downs. Increased Happiness: Meaningful relationships contribute to overall happiness and life satisfaction. Sharing experiences, accomplishments, and joys with others amplifies positive emotions and enhances the quality of life. Networking and Opportunities: Building relationships expands one's network, opening doors to new opportunities both personally and professionally. Connections with diverse individuals can lead to collaborations, mentorship, job prospects, and valuable insights. Improved Communication Skills: Maintaining healthy relationships requires effective communication, fostering the development of interpersonal skills such as active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution. These skills are transferable and beneficial in various aspects of life. Enhanced Self-Awareness and Growth: Interacting with others provides opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth. Through relationships, individuals gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, facilitating personal development and self-awareness. Support System During Challenges: Good relationships serve as a support system during times of adversity, offering encouragement, practical assistance, and a sense of solidarity. Shared burdens become lighter when shouldered together with trusted companions. Cons of Building Good Relationships: Investment of Time and Energy: Building and maintaining relationships require significant investments of time, effort, and emotional energy. Balancing personal and professional commitments with nurturing relationships can be challenging and may lead to feelings of stress or burnout. Vulnerability and Risk of Hurt: Opening oneself up in relationships entails vulnerability and the risk of experiencing hurt or betrayal. Trust, once broken, can be difficult to repair, leading to strained relationships or emotional scars. Conflict and Misunderstandings: Disagreements, misunderstandings, and conflicts are inevitable in any relationship. Managing differences in opinions, expectations, and communication styles requires patience, empathy, and effective conflict resolution skills. Dependency and Co-dependency: Over-reliance on relationships for validation, support, or fulfilment can lead to unhealthy dependencies and co-dependent behaviours. Maintaining individual autonomy and boundaries within relationships is crucial for fostering healthy dynamics. Loss and Grief: The loss of relationships through separation, estrangement, or death can result in profound grief and emotional distress. Coping with the end of significant relationships requires resilience, support, and time to heal. Social Obligations and Expectations: Societal norms and expectations surrounding relationships may exert pressure on individuals to conform to certain roles or behaviours, potentially compromising authenticity and autonomy. In conclusion, while the benefits of building good relationships are numerous and invaluable, it is essential to acknowledge and navigate the challenges and complexities inherent in human connections. By fostering open communication, mutual respect, and empathy, individuals can cultivate fulfilling relationships that enrich their lives and contribute to their overall well-being. Ultimately, the journey of building and sustaining meaningful connections is a dynamic and rewarding endeavour worth pursuing despite its inherent challenges. K Rajaram IRS 24224//25224 xx Q4 What moment in your life left you speechless? KR Speechless is when one is shutout in spite of the best efforts; but here he did not draw the correct Indian map; drawing may be poor; but knowledge cannot; so he is a dumb only so cannot go speechless for his avivekam. K Rajaram IRS25224 On Sun, 25 Feb 2024 at 00:07, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < thatha_patty@googlegroups.com> wrote: > CULTURAL QA 02-2024-25 > > All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 25-02-2024. > > Selected quora answers generally interesting are included .Still they need > not be 100% correct answers. I am only
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CULTURAL QA 02-2024-25 All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 25-02-2024. Selected quoraanswers generally interesting are included .Still they need not be 100% correct answers. I am onlya compiler. Compiled and postedby R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 25-02-2024. Q1 Whatis the funniest military-based joke you know? A1 DonCaine, US Army Retired 9mo A young man volunteers for airbornetraining. After one week, he phones his father. “Dad, we had our first parachute jump today,but only about half the company jumped. The others were scared.” Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “No, I was scared.” A week later he calls dad again “Wehad our second jump today. The sergeant said that anyone who didn’t jump thistime would not get a pass for this weekend. All but about ten of us jumped.” Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “No,I just couldn’t”. A week later he calls dad again “Wehad our third jump today. The sergeant said that anyone who didn’t jump wasgoing to spend the weekend scrubbing the latrines with a toothbrush. Only threepeople didn’t jump.” Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son:“Nope. I’m still too scared.” Another week goes by and he calls dad“Today was our fourth jump. The sergeant said he was bend anyone who didn’tjump over the seat and screw him up the rear.” Dad: “OK, so you jumped?” Son: “Yeah I jumped … Q2 Whatare some of the greatest examples of presence of mind? A2 Rohith(రోహిత్),Studied at Indian Institute ofTechnology, Indore (IITI)Updated 3y Me and my family were watchingTitanic movie . My 7 year old neighbour joined us. Everythingwas going smooth. Suddenly hero and heroine started making out. I just skipped seeing that part andstarted chatting on phone. Suddenly my neighbour boy asked meloudly in front of everyone “Rohith anna, what will you do if a girl isremoving clothes in front of you.” I was embarrassed after listening thequestion. My parents were staring at me for my response. Me in my mind - “I am going to behomeless from today.” I simply said “Shame shame puppy shame.” Every one burst into laughter afterlistening this. Thank God, my little brain got somesense of humour and some presence. Kids these days are not kids they aremonsters Q3 Whatare some inspirational short stories that can change a person's life? A3 HafizSuboor, Nov 17 A boy and a girl were playingtogether. The boy had a collection of marbles. The girl had some sweets with her. The boy told the girl that he willgive her all his marbles in exchange of her sweets. The girl agreed.The boy kept the biggest andthe most beautiful marble aside & gave the rest to the girl. Thegirl gave him all her sweets as she had promised. That night, the girl sleptpeacefully. But the boycouldn't sleep as he kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets fromhim the way he had hidden his best marble. Moral of the story: If you don't give hundred percent in a relationship, you'll always keepdoubting in any relationship. So give your hundred percent. Q4 Whatmoment in your life left you speechless? A4 ShazaanKhan, Studied Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) at Jamia MilliaIslamia (Graduated 2018)3y During my graduation, 3rd year, I wasappearing for a campus interview of one of the renowned companiesin India. As it invariably goes, they began asking me to introduce myself. Istated everything I mugged up. In addition, I told them I’m very much fond of the topics pertaining togeo-politics and India. He looked into my eyes and smirked. Interviewer: So, you’re comfortableif I ask you questions related to geopolitics? Me: Yes, Sir. Interviewer: Outline the map ofIndia. Me: I’m very bad at drawing, yet Iwill try my best. Interviewer: Draw as bad as youcould, but make sure you outline the complete map of India. I managed to draw something likethis. Interviewer: You think is this thecomplete map of India? Me: As far as I’m concerned. Interviewer: Giving you one more chance…think and draw once again. I outlined the map of Pakistan and Bangladeshadjoined with it, as they were erstwhile the part of India. Interviewer: Thank you Shazaan. Youmay leave now. Verdict: Not selected. After the process got over, I went to the interviewer tohave the feedback. Me: You never asked me further-morequestions, and rejected me on the basis of only 2 questions. May I know where Iwas wrong in outlining the map of India? What’s the reason you rejected me? Interviewer:Because you don’t believe that Andaman and Nicobar Island is the part of India. He left me speechless. Even todaywhen I think about that very interview, I seem so dumb. Q5 Doyou know a joke about a priest? A5 JackyHeraty,11h Sister Mary is walking quietly throughthe convent when Sister Agnes looks at her, giggles and says “You got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning!” SisterMary is confused, and carries on wal
