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During the heavy fighting along the DMZ in 1967 a young Marine platoon leader was severely wounded by a grenade, but the only visible evidence was the loss of both of his ear lobes. Since his hearing wasn't impaired he was allowed to remain in the Marine Corps. Over the years he continued to perform and eventually rose to the rank of major general. He remained, however, highly sensitive about his physical appearance and highly distinctive scars.
One day the general was interviewing three Marines, prospects for his headquarters staff:
The first was an aviator captain, and it was a great interview. At the end of the interview the general asked him, "Do you notice anything different about me?" The young officer answered, "Why, yes, Sir; I couldn't help but notice that you have no ears." The general became incensed over such poor tact and dismissed him.
The second interview was with a young 1stLt Lieutenant, and he was even better. The general then asked him the same question, "Do you notice anything different about me?" He replied sheepishly, "Well, Sir; you have no ears." The general became even more enraged with the Lieutenant's insensitive comment and dismissed him as well.
The third interview was with a leathery Staff NCO, a Gunnery sergeant, an infantryman. He was articulate, was highly squared away in his personal appearance, and seemed to know more than the two officers combined. The general decided he had to get this Marine, and went ahead with the same question, "Do you notice anything different about me?" To his surprise the sergeant said, "Yes, Sir; you wear contact lenses."
The general was very impressed and thought, "what an incredibly discerning SNCO, and he was diplomatic enough not to mention my missing ears! This stud is just the kind of SNCO I need in my G-3 section." So the General continued "How did you know that I wear contact lenses?" "Well, Sir;" the gunny replied, "It's pretty hard to wear glasses with no fuckin' ears."
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