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2/22/2004 » Humor | 
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Doughboys
The National Guard receives cultural sensitivity training
National Guardsmen are receiving cultural training for peacekeeping in Iraq. Ironically, they've also become the ideal of an Indian son-in-law.
[T]hey are learning how to direct crowds... (try not to show the palms of your hands), how to address a group of women (always speak to the eldest) and the best way to search homes... (knock first, and give women a chance to dress before entering). Sunglasses are frowned upon; smiles are encouraged...
Instead of morning calisthenics, the soldiers touch their elders' feet. MRE's have been replaced by ghee-laden tiffins. And a desperately-kneaded chapati-making course has been rolled out to the in-pantry.
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