The IDF has paratroopers, Tzanchanim. They are an elite unit and jump or get pushed out of a C-130(?) six times on a static line. The instructors must speak to them in American English (if from here) and say, " make sure your chute opens after three seconds; if not, pull your reserve. Make sure to drop your ruck on the tether so it lands first. They wear red berets and boots like the paras you speak of. And one more thing. Anwar Sadat laughed out loud when told of Jewish paratroopers. That will be the day that Snakes fly! Their emblem? A snake with wings.
<I>I cannot suggest any broad lessons to be gleaned from this.</I>
Thank you. Usually it's all the American's fault and he should know better.
If one is in charge of marketing at a multinational corporation, things such as the no-go car and bimbo bread can be avoided. If one is just Joe Average, mistakes happen and being humble and honest about it at the time will solve most problems (my story involves fanny packs).
The IDF has paratroopers, Tzanchanim. They are an elite unit and jump or get pushed out of a C-130(?) six times on a static line. The instructors must speak to them in American English (if from here) and say, " make sure your chute opens after three seconds; if not, pull your reserve. Make sure to drop your ruck on the tether so it lands first. They wear red berets and boots like the paras you speak of. And one more thing. Anwar Sadat laughed out loud when told of Jewish paratroopers. That will be the day that Snakes fly! Their emblem? A snake with wings.
John, that's a humdinger of a snafu!
A crackerjack snafu, 2b sure.
<I>I cannot suggest any broad lessons to be gleaned from this.</I>
Thank you. Usually it's all the American's fault and he should know better.
If one is in charge of marketing at a multinational corporation, things such as the no-go car and bimbo bread can be avoided. If one is just Joe Average, mistakes happen and being humble and honest about it at the time will solve most problems (my story involves fanny packs).
Ok, can we have the story of the fanny packs?
Was it Winston Churchill who said " Two people separated by a common language "
Nope, it was George Bernard Shaw, although the line has been lifted by lots of folks since then.
But you never did explain what Boxing Day is...
That is true, but I deferred to your resourceful initiative! 😄