Alt. Dr. Jackson quotes from Stargate SG-1

Okay, uh, let's start with a simple greeting. Often the best way to begin interacting with someone is to find a topic of common interest. Everyone can relate to the weather, so let's start with that, shall we? Introduce yourself... and talk about the weather.

[pointing at the student] Yes.

[standing up] Hello, my name is Carlos. You make me so hot.

[smiling uncomfortably] Okay, uh, not quite right, but the introduction part was good.

Wait a minute. I thought the reason we brought the ship was so we didn't have to walk.

We can't just fly into an alien city. The mission is stealth recon. Meaning undetected.

Meaning shut up.

He claims he is of the Tau'ri.

[to Teal'c] You weren't supposed to tell him that.

The Tau'ri have no Chappa'ai.

Oh, sorry, guess I was wrong. I'm sure your information is correct. In fact, I'm usually quite wrong—quite unreliable, actually. To be honest with you, I'm insane.

Speak!

I think there is much you can tell me.

Well, if you wanna know about the early settlers of Mesopotamia, I am somewhat of an expert—