>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 learn 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 in German."
>
>The group became silent.
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