A little boy went to a telephone booth which was at the cash counter of a store

and dialled 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 and 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"