Guterres Calls for Respect in Diplomacy


Guterres Calls for Respect in Diplomacy

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Guterres Calls for Respect in Diplomacy

The UN leader, Antonio Guterres, was not happy. Diplomats left during a speech by Israel's leader. Guterres thinks it is bad to not listen to old people.

Guterres said he feels sad about this. He knows what it is like to fail. He told a story about a bad joke at a UN party.

Guterres thinks it is wrong to ignore someone. He said it is very bad to not listen. He asked how people would feel if ignored like that.

The UN leader wants people to stay and listen. He said they may need to hire people to watch. Maybe they will lock the doors next time to make people stay.

Guterres is also worried about keeping people seated. The UN might raise the hall rent for Israel. Their speeches are not popular, and TV sales are down.


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Why was UN leader Antonio Guterres unhappy?

He was unhappy because diplomats left during a speech by Israel's leader.

What does Guterres think about ignoring someone?

Guterres thinks it is very bad to ignore someone.

What does Guterres want people to do during speeches?

Guterres wants people to stay and listen to the speeches.


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Guterres Calls for Respect in Diplomacy