Daily Joke: A Man's Experience in the Monastery of Silence
A man entered the Monastery of Silence, where he was welcomed by the Chief Priest with a condition: he could not speak until directed to do so.
Brother, this is a silent monastery, you are welcome here as long as you like, but you may not speak until I direct you to do so.
After a year, the Chief Priest allowed Brother John to speak two words, to which he replied:
Hard Bed. The Chief Priest apologized and promised a better bed.
The following year, Brother John was again called to speak two words, saying
Cold Food. The Chief Priest assured him that the food would improve.
On his third anniversary, the Chief Priest allowed Brother John to speak two words again. However, instead of speaking, the Chief Priest commented:
It is probably best, stating that all Brother John had done was complain since his arrival.
Author's summary: A man's experience in a silent monastery reveals his complaining nature.