"One day, Anton Chekhov was asked ..."

The site publishes an excerpt from the book "How to talk to anyone," in which the words of the master taught us all a wonderful lesson in diplomacy!

Once on secular reception at the Anton Chekhov suffered a conversation:

- Anton Pavlovich! What do you think, what will end the war? - I asked one lady.

Anton Pavlovich coughed, thought and soft, serious voice, affectionate, replied - probably - the world ...

- Yes of course! But who will win? Greeks or the Turks?
- I think - to win those who are stronger.
- And who do you think is stronger? - Excitedly asked the lady.
- Those who are better nourished and better educated ...
- Oh, how clever! - Exclaimed one.
- And who do you like more - the Greeks or the Turks? - I asked the other.

Anton Pavlovich affectionately looked at her and said with a gentle, pleasant smile - I love marmalade ... Do you like?



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