Hello. I think I have heard this story before, but I'm not sure where. I
think maybe it was on the news, or my father told it to me. It does indeed
show that there are good people in the world, which sometimes it seems like
they come few and far between.
Take care all.
Ginny
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From: "Saho Omar Sheik BD06-GSOS"
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Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 4:15 AM
Subject: RACISM
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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