A little boy went into a drug store, reached
for a soda carton and pulled it over to the telephone. He
climbed onto the carton so that he could reach the buttons
on the phone and proceeded to punch in seven digits (phone
numbers).
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 of 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
your curb and your sidewalk, so on Sunday you will
have the prettiest lawn in all of Palm beach , Florida."
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 what we call "Self
Appraisal"
