Splendid piece! Thanks Sheik Omar
MMC
On Thu, 13 Jul 2000 11:15:04 +0200 Saho Omar Sheik
BD06-GSOS <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 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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