kjay
9th Dec 2002, 07:01
A friend just emailed me this great story, I thought it was fantastic , so I had to share it with you all.
As we know, we see discrimination in some form or another almost everyday and often times it leaves a sour taste in your mouth.
On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle -aged, well-off white south African Lady has found herself sitting next to a black man.
She called the cabincrew attendant over to complain about her seating. What seems to be the problem madam? Cant you see ? She said.Youve sat me next to a kaffir. I cant possibly sit next to this disgusting human. Find me another seat" Please calm down madam " the FA replied. The flight is very full today, but i'll tell you what i'll do. I'll go and check to see if wa have any seats available in club or first class" The woman cocks a snooty look at the outraged black man beside her (not to mention the surronding passengers). A few minutes later the FA returns with the good news, which she delivered to the lady,who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug self satisfied grin. "Madam unfortunately,as i suspected , economy is full. Ive spoken to the cabin supervisor and club is also full. However, we do have 1 seat in first class. "Before the lady has a chance to answer the FA continues, "It is most extraordinary to make this kind of up grade, however, and i had to get special permission from the captain. But given the circumstances, the captain felt that it was outrages that someone be forced to sit next to such an obnoxious person." With which, she turned to the black man sitting next to the woman, and said.
"So if youd like to get your things, sir, I have your seat ready for you... "at which point, apparently the surronding passengers stood and gave a standing ovation while the black man walks up to the front of the plane.
People will forget what you said..
People will forget what you did...
But people will never forget how you made them feel.
:D :D
As we know, we see discrimination in some form or another almost everyday and often times it leaves a sour taste in your mouth.
On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle -aged, well-off white south African Lady has found herself sitting next to a black man.
She called the cabincrew attendant over to complain about her seating. What seems to be the problem madam? Cant you see ? She said.Youve sat me next to a kaffir. I cant possibly sit next to this disgusting human. Find me another seat" Please calm down madam " the FA replied. The flight is very full today, but i'll tell you what i'll do. I'll go and check to see if wa have any seats available in club or first class" The woman cocks a snooty look at the outraged black man beside her (not to mention the surronding passengers). A few minutes later the FA returns with the good news, which she delivered to the lady,who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug self satisfied grin. "Madam unfortunately,as i suspected , economy is full. Ive spoken to the cabin supervisor and club is also full. However, we do have 1 seat in first class. "Before the lady has a chance to answer the FA continues, "It is most extraordinary to make this kind of up grade, however, and i had to get special permission from the captain. But given the circumstances, the captain felt that it was outrages that someone be forced to sit next to such an obnoxious person." With which, she turned to the black man sitting next to the woman, and said.
"So if youd like to get your things, sir, I have your seat ready for you... "at which point, apparently the surronding passengers stood and gave a standing ovation while the black man walks up to the front of the plane.
People will forget what you said..
People will forget what you did...
But people will never forget how you made them feel.
:D :D