Thread: Why we speak English

Why Speak ENGLISH?


A United States Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that
included Admirals from the U.S. , English, Canadian, Australian and

French Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself standing

with a large group of officers that included personnel from most of the

countries.


Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks but

a French admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn

many languages, Americans learn only English. He then asked "Why is

it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather

than speaking French?"

Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied "Maybe it's because

the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't

have to speak German."

You could have heard a pin drop.

Good one!!