Last month a world-wide survey was conducted by the UN. The task was given to a multi-lingual International Survey Company based in southern India.
The only question asked was:-
“Would you please give your honest opinion about solutions to the food
shortage in the rest of the world?”
The survey was a huge failure because of the following:
1. In Eastern Europe they didn’t know what “honest” meant.
2. In Western Europe they didn’t know what “shortage” meant.
3. In Africa they didn’t know what “food” meant. b
4. In China they didn’t know what “opinion” meant.
5. In the Middle East they didn’t know what “solution” meant.
6. In South America they didn’t know what “please” meant.
7. In the USA they didn’t know what “the rest of the world” meant.
8. In Australia they hung up as soon as they heard the Indian accent
Shalom/Salaam/Pax! Rowland Croucher
Later…. From friend 1 – When depressed recently, I rang Lifeline and got through to a call centre in Pakistan. When I told the guy I felt suicidal, he got very excited and asked if I knew how to drive a truck.
Friend 2 – I don’t hang up on em. I just keep saying “Hello. Hello. Hello…? Is there anybody there? Helloooo…..” until THEY hang up.
Shalom/Salaam/Pax! Rowland Croucher
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