Forming a Union Norma: What is this? Jimmy: Its a flyer for a meeting Ive called to talk about forming a labor union here. Norma: Here? Do you think the management will let us? Jimmy: They cant stop us. Were working longer and longer hours and we nee...
Preparing a Professional Portfolio Melinda: Ta da! Im finally done with my portfolio. Do you want to see it? Chad: Sure. This portfolio has samples of your work, right? Melinda: It does, but its much more than that. Its a presentation of the highligh...
A Publicity Stunt Hank: Whats that for? Svetlana: This costume? Im planning a publicity stunt to get our store more business. Hank: You think that dressing up as a giant banana will get our store more business? Svetlana: We need to get media coverage...
Mergers and Acquisitions Marisol: What do you think of the big announcement this morning? Lamar: That our company is going to merge with McQ Corp.? From what Ive heard through the grapevine, this isnt a merger but a hostile takeover. Marisol: But the...
Going to Business School Karla: I just heard that youre taking a leave of absence to go to business school. Is that right? Joaquin: Yeah, Ive been thinking about it for a long time, and have finally taken the plunge. I need an MBA to get ahead in my...
Insider Trading Rita: I just got a hot tip from my brother to buy stock in McQ Corp. Rick: Your brother works for McQ Corp., doesnt he? Rita: Yeah, hes a director in the company, so he should know if something big is brewing. Rick: If hes a director...
Dealing With a Bothersome Person Melissa: I hate that guy Reuben. Hes always getting in my face. Conan: Ooh, I sense some serious sexual tension between the two of you. Melissa: Sexual tension? Are you out of your mind? He does nothing but give me a...
Speaking to a Baby or Young Child My sister had to go out of town for a couple of days and I offered to look after her 18-month-old twins. It wasnt long before I realized that I was over my head! ... Colleen: Okay, you two, its time to go beddy-bye....
Taking Care of Your Teeth Martha: Oh, I have a toothache! George: It sounds like youre in for a visit to the dentist. Martha: That would be the last resort. I hate going to the dentist. I dont like needles and the sound of the drill scares me to deat...
Annulling a Marriage Courtney: Did you hear? Kate and Christopher are trying to annul their marriage. Ray: What?! Theyve only been married for two months! What brought this on? Courtney: I have no idea. Neither of them is underage or bigamists and th...
