Never insult anyone

An American and a Japanese were sitting on the plane on the way to LA when 
the American turned to the Japanese and asked, "What kind of -ese- are 
you?" 

The Japanese confused, replied, "Sorry but I don't understand what you 
mean." 

The American repeated, "What kind of -ese are you?" 

Again, the Japanese was confused over the question. 

The American, now irritated, then yell, "What kind of -ese are you.... Are 
you a Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, etc......" 

The Japanese then replied, "Oh, I am a Japanese." A while later the 
Japanese turned to the American and asked what kind of '-key' was he. 

The American, frustrated, yelled, "What do you mean what kind of '-key'am I 
?!" 

The Japanese said, "Are you a monkey, donkey or a Yankee?" 

Lesson : Never insult anyone. 

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