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Self Appraisal

Self Appraisal

A  little boy went to a telephone booth which was at the cash counter of a  store and dialed a number. The store-owner observed and listened to the  conversation:

Boy                : “Lady, Can you give me the job of cutting your lawn?

Woman         : (at the other end of the phone line) “I  already have someone to cut my lawn.”

Boy                : “Lady, I will cut your lawn for half the price  than the person who cuts your lawn now.”

Woman         : I’m very satisfied with the person who is  presently cutting my lawn.

Boy                : “Lady, I’ll even sweep the floor  and the stairs of your house for free.

Woman          : No, thank you.

With a smile on his face, the little  boy replaced the receiver. The store-owner, who was listening to all this,  walked over to the boy.

Store Owner   : “Son… I like  your attitude; I like that positive spirit and would like to offer you a  job.”

Boy                   : “No thanks,

Store Owner   :  But you were really pleading for one.

Boy                   :  No Sir, I was just  checking my performance at the job I already have. I am the one who is  working for that lady I was talking to!”

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