Hot shot A young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear distinguished, the businessman picked up the phone and started to pretend that he had a big deal working. He threw huge figures around and made giant commitments. Finally he hung up and asked the visitor, "Can I help you?" The man said, "Yeah, I've come to activate your phone lines." Factory workers In a small town in the United States, there was a large factory that hired only married men. Concerned about this, a local woman called on the manager and asked him: "Why is it that you limit your employees to married men? Is it because you think women are weak, dumb or what?" "Not at all, Ma'am," the manager replied. "It is because our employees are used to obeying orders, are accustomed to being shoved around, know how to keep their mouths shut and don't pout when I yell at them." |