One day he lost control of a forklift and drove it off the loading dock. Surveying the damage, the owner shook his head and said he'd have to withhold ten percent of Arnold's wages to pay for the repairs. One winter morning, an employee explained why he had shown up for work 45 minutes late. It was so slippery out that for every step I took ahead, I slipped back two. The boss eyed him suspiciously.
Experts say humor eases tension, which is important in times when the work force is being trimmed.
Except for the 'us' part. He's so happy that he's giving some serious thought to paying back his student loan. The headwaiter of an elegant restaurant recoiled in disgust as a man in boots, torn jeans and a leather jacket approached him. A young man hired by a supermarket reported to his first day of work. Oh, I apologize.