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: (with more perseverance) “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!”
This is called “Self Appraisal”
(via Juned Munshi)
