and what should i ask.after of course thanking them for serving our country.
2007-11-27 13:48:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
i need five questions to ask for homework.
2007-11-27 14:06:49 · update #1
I am a Vietnam Vet. You could ask just about anything you want of me, but many men are sensitive about their service there because of how bad it was, because of losing friends, or because of the way they were treated when they came home. I would say, however, the following questions could safely be asked:
1. How long did you serve in Vietnam?
2. What was your job?
3. Did you get hurt?
4. Did you go on R&R and if you did where did you go?
5. May I hug you for serving our country?
The last question may cause some tears but it will be the most important question asked by anyone.
2007-11-27 15:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by Too Old For Idol 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The Vietnam war is not over for most of the veterans who served during that time. The nightmares about the war seem to be very real to veterans. Do not ask them about the war or what they did during the war.
Here are 5 sample questions that they will open up to you with:
1. What did you miss most while in Vietnam?
2. Did you get turkey for Thanksgiving and Christmas?
3. Did you get to go to Japan?
4. What was the first thing you did after you got home?
5. What was the weather like in Vietnam?
Tell your teacher that Vietnam Vets will talk about just about anything but the war to anyone. It is way too late to thank them for serving their country. No one cared about the Vets back then and until this Iraqi war was being compared to the Vietnam War no one even thought about the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and coast guard who were there. The biggest problem is it has been about 40 years for most of the veterans and they want to forget and not be reminded in anyway about that time. Most history books do not show the true story. Your teacher was probably not around during the war, so he/she don't know the truth. And the truth is one thing you will probably never hear.
2007-11-27 17:31:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your teacher has put you and your classmates on the SPOT.
I spent 9 years in the Army just after the war, was never in VietNam.
That did not stop some from spitting on me, screaming "Baby killer". There were even more crazies than now.
I am with Flamboyant. Ask them what their favorite color is. Your teacher does not have a freaking clue the position they are putting you in!
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-11-27 15:39:50 · answer #3 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What not to ask:
Did you kill anyone.
What to ask:
What unit were you in?
What type of missions did you perform?
Did you learn anything interesting about the culture of Vietnam or meet any interesting people?
Where did you go on R&R?
How did you feel when the Democrat congress sold out our ally and made all of your effort pointless?
Err, maybe you better stop with the R&R question.
2007-11-27 14:34:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Are you doing an interview for school???? Are you just visiting them??? You need to give some more info before I can answer this.
If you are just bumping into someone then just thank them for serving our country but if you are visiting them then why do you have to have a dialog ready???
2007-11-27 14:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most were never welcomed home. "A welcome home" would be appreciated.
I wouldn't ask a thing. They will tell you if they want you to know.
You added that you HAD to ask 5 questions....for homework.
1. Do you mind that I don't ask you questions about Vietnam?
2. What is your favorite color?
3. Do you like the smell of autumn breezes?
4. If you had one wish...what would it be?
5. May I give you a hug to thank you in person?
Anything...but not about the war.
2007-11-27 13:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by flamboyant_artist 1 · 6⤊ 2⤋
As said above.
Best not ask anyone in the military if they killed someone, not everyone handles that well. Allot never want to think about it.
2007-11-27 14:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by Think for yourself 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
my brother is an 8 year Nam Vet. We prefer to talk sports or the weather. Nam isn't his favorite topic
2007-11-27 13:54:29 · answer #8 · answered by Mary Jo W 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
-did you kill anyone
-were you hurt
-did any of your friends die
-were any of them hurt
-was is miserable
Basically don't ask them anything about the war unless they decide to tell you themselves or are ok with questions.
2007-11-27 14:03:04 · answer #9 · answered by armystrong21 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Don't ask them who Jane Fonda is.
2007-11-27 15:18:09 · answer #10 · answered by derek k 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋