How to Work Better in an Office

MONA:  Hey Tim, you have been working continuously for the last four hours.  Let’s have a tea break now.

TIM:  Sorry, I won’t be able to leave my work.

MONA:  You must take a break after every two hours.  It will keep your mind fresh.

TIM:   I certainly wish for that, but unluckily I can’t.  My promotion is due after a couple of months.  I have to perform.

MONA:  Do you think you can perform better with a tired mind?

TIM:  I agree with you, but if I get up from my chair I may not be able to get the same concentration again. 

MONA:  In my opinion you’ll do better.  Your mind will become habitual to a new work pattern. 

TIM:  It may also disturb rhythm of my working schedule.

MONA:  Why don’t you do it for a week? 

TIM:  If my boss gets angry, then?

MONA:  Everybody is taking tea breaks in the morning and in the evening. Why can’t you? 

TIM:  OK.  I can give it a try for one week.  If I perform better I shall continue the new work pattern as you suggest.

MONA:  You are a good boy. Let’s go to office canteen for just 10 minutes quick tea break.

TIM:  I like you Mona; you are a good friend.

Two Colleeagues Talking in the Office

Ricky: Hi. It’s nice to see you

Mona: I am glad to be here.

Ricky: I haven’t seen you around here before. Have you joined recently?

Mona: No. I work in the marketing division. I’m here for a few months.

Ricky: Oh, you may find working in our office a little boring. There is no fun here.

Mona: But to me it sounds like a refreshing change.

Ricky: Are you on some special assignment?

Mona: I am expected to assist the chief administrative officer Mr.Nair in a new project. Probably he hasn’t turned up yet.

Ricky: He won’t be here till 11 today. Would you like to enjoy a cup of coffee?

Mona: Yes, it’s okay. It was supposed to be a very hectic day today. But till this moment I have nothing to do.

Ricky: Did you watch the cricket highlights yesterday?

Mona: No, I don’t really follow cricket. Though I have some glimpses of the game off and on.

Ricky: It was a great game. India won easily. Do you think our boys are going to make it to the final?

Mona: I’m not sure. Even if they make it to the final they won’t be able to beat the Australians.

Ricky: Sehwag is in terrific form. Yesterday his sixty came up only in 30 balls.

Mona: Only one or two batmen can’t carry through the game on their shoulders. Moreover under pressure Indians collapse easily.

Ricky: But this time our boys seem determined. They may turn the tables.

Mona: Let’s hope for the best. Since when have you been with the company?

Ricky: I joined last year as an assistant manager.

Mona: I think I must call Mr. Nair. I can’t sit idle for long.

Ricky: Well, I better get back to my table now.

Mona: Thanks for coffee.

Ricky: See you at lunch again.

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Taking to the Receptionist of a Company

Visitor:  Excuse me.

Receptionist:  Yeah, what can I do for you sir?

Visitor:  Could you help me to meet Mr. R.K. Bhatia, the manager of this company?

Receptionist:  I am sorry you can’t meet him today. He is extremely busy. Did you take an appointment ?

Visitor:  Yes, I did.  He himself called me today.

Receptionist:  Actually he is busy in an urgent meeting with a delegation from Japan.  And he ordered me not to allow anybody to meet him till 3pm today.

Visitor:  It is very important for me to meet him today as I am flying to America tomorrow.

Receptionist:  Would you wait for a minute?  Let me check with the manager please. What’s your good name sir, and from which company are you coming?

Visitor:  R.S. Sagoo, Senior Computer Engineer, Thunderbird Graphics.

Receptionist:  Thank you sir.  (After talking to the manager on intercom).... I hope you won’t mind sir.  You will have to wait for half-an-hour. Mr. Bhatia will definitely meet with you.

Visitor:  It’s all right.  I’ll wait.

Receptionist:  (Pointing out to sofa) Please have a seat there.  Meanwhile I am arranging  coffee for you.

Visitor:  (Smilingly) Thanks.

Receptionist:  Welcome.