Boss: (Shouting) Little Johnny,
come to my office immediately.
Little Johnny: Yes, sir!
Boss: Little Johnny,
I noticed you arguing with the customer who just left.
I’ve told you before that the customer is always right.
Do you understand?
Little Johnny: Yes, sir!
The customer is always right.
Boss: So, what were you arguing about with that customer?
Little Johnny: He said my boss is stupid and an idiot, sir!
Boss: That foolish man.
What did you say to him?
Little Johnny: I told him he’s right.
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