English Original
A private failed to notice a young lieutenant and did not salute him. The lieutenant said sternly, "You did not salute me. For this, you must immediately salute one hundred times."
Just then, the general arrived. Seeing the poor private about to begin, he exclaimed, "What's all this?"
The lieutenant explained, "This ignoramus failed to salute me. I'm making him salute one hundred times as punishment."
"Quite right," replied the general, smiling. "But do not forget, sir, that upon each occasion you are to return the salute."
中文翻译
一名士兵没有注意到一位年轻的中尉，因此没有向他敬礼。中尉严厉地说：“你没有向我敬礼。为此，你必须立刻敬一百个礼。”
就在这时，将军走了过来。看到那个可怜的士兵正要开始敬礼，他大声问道：“这是怎么回事？”
中尉解释道：“这个蠢货没有向我敬礼。我正罚他向我敬一百个礼。”
“完全正确，”将军笑着回答。“但是，先生，别忘了，他每敬一个礼，你都必须回礼。”