Back in the days when the RAF could afford a Refresher Training School, an Air Commodore (a bit of a tetchy old sod, it must be said) returned from a dual trip one Monday morning...
His QFI, in deference to rank, asked him if he would like a drink. Normal courtesy is that the student makes the brew, but the QFI had decided that diplomacy was necessary with this old sod. As he was brewing up The Man's tea, the QFI checked that the milk had been delivered, but it hadn't...and that which was in the fridge had definitely gone off.
"Would you like coffee mate?", asked the QFI.
"Young man, informality is one thing, but do NOT refer to me as your 'mate'", came the reply.
"Sorry, sir. The milk is off, sir, so would you like Coffeemate in your tea, sir, or would you prefer coffee, sir, perhaps with some Coffeemate, sir?"
"Tea will be fine"
Miserable old git.
Last edited by BEagle; 24th Aug 2019 at 21:26.