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 “
