"Dan Abel" > wrote in message
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> In article >, "cshenk" >
> wrote:
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>
>> My point is folks should not 'assume'. While this particular 'party' was
>> not managed correctly, there is a cultural variation on what 'MS Manners'
>> dictates is the right behavior. Had I seen a little 1ft or so tall
>> 'tree'
>> covered with paperclips, I'd know what to do.
>
> I'm wondering whether this is a "military" culture rather than
> "Hawaiian". I'd had experience with money trees, and they were always
> military folk.
>
> --
> Dan Abel
> Petaluma, California USA
>
Considering the pittance the government pays them to put their lives on the
line, I think a little understanding should be in order. If PFC John Doe
has a money tree at his wedding before he is deployed, God bless him. If
General Arsewipe puts one up at his daughter's do with reception at the
Smithsonian, may the sand fleas that bother the local grunt in the Middle
East infest his jock strap.
-ginny