A single man named Mr. Ginsberg went on a cruise. Being single, he was seated with another single man, at dinner. The other man was a Frenchman, who spoke no English. Mr. Ginsberg spoke no French. The first night, Mr. Ginsberg arrived at dinner, to find that his dinner companion was already seated. The Frenchman greeted him by standing and saying "Bon Appetit!" Not knowing what it meant, he responded, "Ginsberg". This exchange of "Bon Appetit!" & "Ginsberg" went on for 3 nights, until one of the waiters noticed it. The waiter explained that when the Frenchman said "Bon Appetit" he was not introducing himself, but wishing a hearty appetite. Naturally, Mr. Ginsberg felt pretty foolish & was determined to right the situation. So the next night, he arrived early for dinner. When the Frenchman arrived, Mr. Ginsberg stood up & said "Bon Appetit!". The Frenchman's reponse...."Ginsberg!" But wait...there's more!! My parents first heard this joke while sitting around a table, at a wedding. Shortly after it was told, another guest arrived & greeted everyone with "Bon Appetit!" Needless to say, everyone at the table rose & chorused up "Ginsberg"
