Speaking of those comments concerning...'call me captain', while flying for a rather successful Asian airline many years ago, one of our captains was discussing something in the office with a European secretary. She kept addressing him as "Des", (not his real name). After the Chinese staff had departed from the office, he said to her,"Freda, I think that whilst in the company of the Chinese staff, you should address me as 'Captain'", then he departed. Some time later, by the poolside of one of the many clubs in town - with Chinese waiters milling around - the captain came across Freda and her Scottish magistrate husband, George...She introduced Des to her husband. "Hello, Des"..."Hello George", replies Des. She moves a little closer to him and quietly says, "Des...In the presence of the Chinese staff, I think you should address him as 'Your Worship'"....Fortunately, we didnt have too many pilots like this one...
Last edited by Granpa; 15th Apr 2014 at 06:35.
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