At Work / In The Office

Cleaning Day

Smith goes to see his supervisor in the front office. “Boss,” he says, “we’re doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the attic and…

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Sleeping Juror

A lawyer was well into a lengthy cross-examination of a witness when he stopped and said, “Your honor, a juror is asleep.” The Judge ruled, “You put him to sleep; YOU wake…

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Deer Crossing

A crew of highway maintenance workers was sent to repair some road signs that vandals had knocked down in a forested area. The first one they put back up was a symbol…

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Corrupted Trial

At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. “Isn’t it true,” he bellowed, “that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?” The witness stared…

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Jury Selection

A lawyer had quite a reputation as an intimidating showman. This lawyer was in a courtroom of potential jurors, trying to select a favorable jury. The lawyer asked, “Do any of you…

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Fast Promotions

The boss called one of his employees into the office. “Rob,” he said, “you’ve been with the company for a year. You started off in the post room, one week later you…

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Noise Abatement

“Flight 234,” the control tower advised, “turn right 45 degrees for noise abatement.” “Roger,” the pilot responded, “but we’re at 35,000 feet. How much noise can we make up here?” “Sir,” the…

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The New Policeman

A salesman, tired of his job, gave it up to become a policeman. Several months later, a friend asked him how he liked his new role. “Well,” he replied, “the pay is…

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Three Questions

A man walked into a lawyer’s office and inquired about the lawyer’s rates. “$300 for three questions,” replied the lawyer. “Isn’t that awfully steep?” asked the man. “Yes,” the lawyer replied, “and…

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Honest Negotiation

Two lawyers were walking along, negotiating a case. “Look,” said one to the other, “let’s be honest with each other.” “Okay, you first,” replied the other. That was the end of the…

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Storm Training

The grizzled old sea captain was quizzing a young naval student. “What steps would you take if a sudden storm came up on the starboard?” “I’d throw out an anchor, sir.” “What…

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Who’s The Boss?

The boss was complaining in the company staff meeting the other day that he wasn’t getting any respect. The next day, he brought a small sign that read: “I’m The Boss!” He…

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