The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18

tommy-suns and grenades, they ca get along with the North Africans.
 Such handbooks are becoming must" equipment for American forces in foreign lands.
 ''The twin purposes of the com. bat soldier - or of any American are to destroy or immobilize all of our enemies and make friends of all who are not" said recent Army Orientation poster urging American soldiers to make the most of their guidehooks. Both purposes call for study. In one case. the study of weapons. tactics and the clements of self-protection. In the other, the study of human nature, race char acteristics, national customs, relig. ions, tahoos and the simple rules Of decency which arc about the same in any language"
 The poster said American expe- ditionary forces must not only be able to fight in battles, they must also be the 'Tbest informed army in the world" By winning the confi- dence of peoples with whom they come in contact, and convincing them of their goodwill. American soldiers will find many shortcuts to success over the enemy and lay the foundation for international un- derstanding essential to . worth. while peace.
 To Iasue One on India
 The above explains why the Army has issued several such book. lets and is now publishing several more. Those now being printed or distributed include booklets on New Caledonia. China, New zea- land and revised booklet on North Africa. Another book, on India. will be issued shortly.
 Books on Britain, Northern Ire" land and Australia were distrin- uted previously. They were re- ceiyed with approval by the peo. ples of the countries they con" cerned, and won enthusiastic re- views in the local press.
 Many persons have conaborated in preparing the handbooks, in- cluding Americans who know the counties concerned and citizens of those countries in the United States. including diplomatic ana military representatives. An Araer- tcan officer who had been on duty several months In New Caledonia was of great assistance in prepar- inr the book on that country, De- cause he had first-hand experience vrith manv of the problems that confronted the soldiers as Q result of their ignorance of local cus- toms.
 Lists Rules
 The Special Service Dhvision' Services of Supply, has summar- ized the suggestions contained m inc various booklets prepared 10 date i'm She following rules for get- ting along in foreign countries:
 i. Make 1t easy for the other Tel" low by being friendly.
 2. Shun political ana rehsiouS discussion. ,.
 n Learn as much as possible about local customs and reguia- Hons. and don't boast that we know how to do 1t better Dack home" ..
 l Re careful what you drink. Better take water boiled.
 B. Learn the local laws ana treat them with respect.
 e Treat tradesmen courteously, learn money values, and oont ses overcharged. ,
 n Treat allies with respect, speak: fairly of their achievements ana express confidence in the common
 a Act with the dignity that is expected of an American soldier, even when 1t hurts.
 q. Pick up the new language Just as quickly as possible ana speak ".
 10. Get fun out Of duty wnens'ei opportunity offers.
 "Learn to Bargain"
 il. Become interested in natve taboos. rituals, etc.. but never make light of them. S.
 i2. Learn to bargain where par gaining is the local custom.
 i3. Never go bareheaded in a tropical country.
 IA. Learn local landmarks ana terrain. ,. .,a give them e good opinion Of the United States. fe. Lend a hand to the local in- habitant and so win friendship.
 m. Don't compete with local m. hahitants for merchandise in snor' supply. .... ,.,,o,. eats. and when invited out, foloN his lead and respect his customs at the table, regardless Of Emily Post"
 10. Be generous with cigarettes beca,lse they will open a door al