Communication with superiors

Humphrey, annoyed about having to work late, complains to Bernard.

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Humphrey: He said to me, can you stay late?

Bernard: And you said, “I cannot.”?

Humphrey: Of course I didn’t. I said, “No problem. Sounds interesting. I love a challenge.”

Bernard: Really?

Humphrey: I did. Not a gesture, not a grimace.

Bernard: But what were you thinking?

Humphrey: I was thinking, “If I had a machete in my hand, I would not be responsible for anything that happened.”

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