Posted by Jai Narayan on December 19, 2003, at 12:41:32
On a British Airways flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged,
well-off white South African Lady has found herself sitting next to a
black man.
She calls the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her
seating."What seems to be the problem Madam?" asks the attendant. "Can't
you see?"
she says. "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 replies. "The flight is very full today, but I'lltell 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 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 is outrageous
that someone be forced to sit next to such an obnoxious person."With
that, she turns to the black man sitting next to the woman, and says."Soif you'd like to get your things, Sir, I have your seat ready for.you...
At which point, apparently the surrounding passengers stood and gave a
standing ovation while the black guy walked 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.
poster:Jai Narayan
thread:291629
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20031217/msgs/291629.html