Four corporate presidents, one English, one French, one Japanese and one American, were on their way to an international business conference when they were kidnapped by terrorists and taken to a secret hideout.
- You, your companies, and your countries are enemies of the Revolution - screamed the terrorist leader.
- and you're going to be executed! Do you have any last requests?
The Englishman spoke first.
- Before I die, I want to honor my country and protest this barbaric act by singing "God Save The Queen" to all you men.
- That can be arranged - said the terrorist.
The Frenchman said:
- And I want to honor my country before I die by singing "The Marseilles" to your men.
The Japanese said:
- Before I die, I wish to honor my country by giving the lecture I was going to present on the Japanese style of industrial management.
The terrorist turned finally to the American.
- What is your last request?
The American replied:
- I want you to kill me right now so I don't have to listen to another lecture on the Japanese style of industrial management!