Awkward Conversation Escape Artist Pillows

Very Difficult Conversations

What price beauty?

'This chart shows how much time we waste every day looking at charts.'

"These meetings bring out my creative side. How's this for the boss?"

"My boss had security escort me out of the office today. I'm worried this means I won't be getting a bonus."

"Sorry, I'm preaching again. Why don't we pause for a moment while I pass around the collection plate."

"It's safe to close your eyes and relax...these meetings are safety equipped with front and side airbags."

'May I suggest a pleasant viognier to put the subtext into gear?'

Chairmen of the Bored

"Sorry I'm late. Traffic was fine. I just don't like any of you and don't want to be here."

Office worker chips a golf ball into in tray on a desk at work.

"I'd like to point out yet again...there is no napping in meetings."

'As usual, I'm right on time. My internal alarm clock always wakes me just as theses meetings are over.'

'I'm not very good at mingling.'

"It doesn't do you any good being depressed about your job, because you're stuck doing it for the rest of your life."

Prisoner Crossing

"I have called this meeting to order... so where’s that lunch menu?"

Bill endures yet another wooden presentation delivered to a room full of waxen figures.

"I hate going into a staff meeting without a clear exit strategy."

'Was there any further criticism om my proposal?'

"Ya know, boys and girls studying alone like this is strictly forbidden in Iran."

Frank was famous for his anti-inflammatory rhetoric.

"Well I hope that gives you a flavour of what the work is about...any questions?"

'What's your favourite operating system?' - 'I don't have one.' - 'Well, you killed that conversation.' - 'It deserved to die.'

'Now let's stop clowning around.'

Welcome to a Sleepy Little Town - name available on request.

'On behalf of the entire staff, let me thank you for breaking up that meeting.'

Sweet Jailbreak

'The management look forward to hearing your thoughts on our exponential strategy for organic enlargement.'

'I'm working on the report for the third quarter as we speak.'

'Good management is based on clear communications...staff need to know exactly what we require if we expect them to be effective and motivated!'

"Welcome to the team. Now put on your Groupthink Glasses!"

Hey! This is good in a first meeting. A frank exchange of opinion!

"Can you send me a text so I can use it as a ruse to get out of this conversation?"

Job Bored