Tuesday 28 September 2010

21. Corporate Capers (I). At a management meeting, hotel in Birmingham, UK

Managing Director, jabbing the air with his finger as he speaks (55):  ... I’m telling you I won’t stand for this, are you with me?  I told him “Do you know who you’re talking to?  I want this sorted.  Now.”  And we’ve got to keep up the pressure, are you with me?  Ring him every day if necessary. (Turning to minute taker)  Have you got that?  Put it in the minutes.  Have you got it all down?  Read it back to me.  (Noting she’s flustered) So come on, what happens next?

Junior Manager and Minute taker, replying without thinking (38):  You get your money back from charm school?

(Claps her hand to her mouth)

PS:  Her career with this company didn’t prosper.

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