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Pithy Thoughts : Handling Discrimination
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From: MSN NicknameMcClug1  (Original Message)Sent: 6/23/2003 3:23 PM
Submitted by KatieGirl on 6/23/03
 
Subject: British Airways Handles Discrimination
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 19:16:05 -0400 

British Airways Handles Discrimination 

This is said to be true and an excellent one!!! 

As we know, we see discrimination in some form or
another almost every day and often times it leaves a sour taste in our mouths. The following 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.
 
Enjoy

Reading the positive side of diversity. We must
applaud British Airways for their action in this situation. 

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 plane 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 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 the woman, and says... "So if 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.


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From: MSN NicknameNM-GuysSent: 11/25/2003 2:28 PM
I just joined and today is the first time I have a change to take a good look at the site.  This story made my week.  I will be back and with a few of my own if that is okay.
 
Happiest of Holidays to you and yours
 
LaVonda