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

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?



via factroom.ru