My boss is a complete Blowhard. He likes to Boast about his Accomplishments and Acquisitions Every chance he gets. Unfortunately, I seem to be his favorite audience.
Boss: You won’t believe what I did over the weekend. I went Mountain climbing and Skydiving.
What I wanted to say was, “Uh, Spare me!” But what I said instead was, “Oh, really? How exciting.”It doesn’t take much encouragement To get him going.
Boss: And I found time To test-drive the new McQ sports car yesterday. I’m thinking of buying one.
Do I really look that Gullible? I knew that the boss didn’t have that kind of money, but I didn’t let it show on my face and simply said, “That’s a very impressive car.”
Boss: I Have my eye on a luxury vacation Condo by the lake. Some lucky girl will get to stay there with me.
Now I knew he was Blowing smoke, but what could I say? I just Muttered, “Lucky girl,” and Left it at that.
What was the Point of all that, unless…
My future profession is a teacher.
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