A true story taken from a South African newspaper.
 "Go British Airways"

As we know, we see discrimination in some form or another almost
 everyday and often times it leaves a sour taste in our mouths. Thefollowing story 
shows us the side of diversity that we are all working for.

It is a pleasant twist to see that there are companies and individuals who face 
discrimination head on, if only one small step at a time - but still enforce the right for 
every human being regardless of race, colour, creed or religion to have equality in 
life. Enjoy reading the positive side of diversity ... I applaud British Airways for their
action in this situation on a British Airways flight from Johannesburg, it shows there 
really are good honest people in this world.

A middle-aged, well-off white South African Lady has found herself sitting next to a 
black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her 
seating.

"What seems to be the problem Madam?" asked the attendant. "Can't you see?" 
she said " You've sat me next to a kaffir. I can't possibly sit next to this disgusting 
human. Find me another seat!"

"Please calm down Madam." the stewardess replied.
"The flight is very full today, but I'll tell you what I'll do-I'll go and check to see if we 
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 many of the surrounding passengers).
A few minutes later the stewardess returns with the good news,which she delivers to 
the lady, who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug and self 
satisfied grin: "Madam, unfortunately, as I suspected, economy is full. I've spoken 
to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one very 
nice seat in first class."

Before the lady has a chance to answer, the stewardess continues...
"It is most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, and I have had to 
get special permission from the captain. But, given the circumstances, the captain 
felt that it was outrageous that someone be forced to sit next to such an obnoxious 
and uneducated person therefore he has given his full approval for such a seat 
change to occur."

With which, the stewardess turned to the black man sitting next to the woman, and 
said: "So if you'd like to get your things, Sir. I have your new seat ready for you ... ". 
At which point, apparently the surrounding passengers stood and gave a standing 
ovation while the black guy walks proudly 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!

Regards
Saihou Omar

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