Unusual Student Responses

[Hugh Jarse]

I was teaching students for a Korean airline a few years ago. Unfortunately, their command of the English language was a little less than what was really needed. Nevertheless, being conscientious, we would often take it upon ourselves to 'teach' these guys some of our colloquialisms.

I had to fly with another instructor's student on one occasion, and his name was 'Hong'.

I met him in my office for briefing one morning, and we exchanged pleasantries (as usual).

I asked "are you well, Hong?"
He replies, with a devious grin "Like a donkey, sir!"