A man who wanted to buy an Ass went to market and coming across a likely- looking beast arranged with the owner that he should be allowed to take him home on trial to see what he was like. When he reached home, he put him into his stable along with the other asses. The newcomer took a look around and immediately went and chose a place next to the laziest and greediest beast in the stable. When the master saw this he put a halter on him at once, and led him off and handed him over to his owner again. The latter was a good deal surprised to seem him back so soon and said "Why do you mean to say you have tested him already?" "I don't want to put him through any more tests" replied the other. "I could see what sort of beast he is from the companion he chose for himself."
Moral
1. A man is known by the company he keeps.
2. A man is known by the company he keeps. - Your friends reflect your own likes and dislikes, capabilities and etc.
1. How did the man decide to keep or not keep the Ass?
2. Why did the man decide to not keep the Ass?
3. Is it right or the wrong decision?
4. Do you agree with the morals that were given? Why or why not?
5. If you come across a man who is selling an ass would you like to buy one?
1. His favorite pet is an ass.
2. Don't worry I will come across with this problem.
3. I want to take home on something between these couples.
4. Where's the stable? "There you are."
5. Peter is a live newcomer in the campus.
6. There are a lot of people that become greedy in power.
7. Where is my pet's halter?
8. If you need companion just let me know my friend.
9. The businessman in Makati markets his new innovations.
10. Let's take care of those endanger animals.
Do you have any stories / fables in your culture that has a similar message? If so, try to tell the story or fable in English.
Tell a story of when you chose not to be friends with someone. Explain why.
Do you like to take care of an ass? Why or why not.
If you are in a man’s position what are you going to do?
