The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk
A person wanted a parrot who talked. Going to the pet store, this lover of talking parrots asked if there was a bird who was already speaking.
- Yes - the pet store owner said.
- this bird has a vocabulary of about 1000 words plus 50 phrases guaranteed to fit most occasions.
The deal was made and the parrot was brought home complete with a cage. The next day the purchaser went back and said the parrot had yet to say a word.
- That's to be expected - said the pet shop owner.
- Try getting the bird a few of the toys that were here for the bird to use in the shop. It just needs to feel at home with you.
Toys were purchased and a day went by. The parrot's owner returned and said there still had been…