> 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"
