Business Outing Gifts

"You're invited to our management excursion. Come dresses as a pinata."

"I'm afraid 'It's a surprise', doesn't cut it as a growth strategy."

Business of Fingerpointing Line Art

'Try and be negative in a positive way.'

'Gentlemen, I've been authorized to sweeten the offer.'

"This bag is carry-on, and this one is kick-drop-throw-and-pile-on."

The World's Easiest Airport

'Sir, will that be business or first class?'

"So let's roll up our sleeves and show that America still builds the world's greatest advertising."

'We will not kick the can down the road... Does anyone know how to use a can opener?'

"We need to think outside the pentangle."

"I'm afraid there'll be an excess baggage charge on your Filofax."

"I love these off-site business meetings."

"Remember, if I can't introduce you it's because I can't remember their name - so that's when you step in and introudce yourself so we can get them to say it, okay?" - Company Party Prep.

'I'll show you mine, if you show me yours.'

'Remember, Henson; we're not here to hobnob - we're here to schmooze.'

'I feel like my ears are about to pop.'

"You shouldn't have stopped to go to the bathroom, sir - you were late claiming your luggage, so we raffled it off."

'Hanson - committee of four.'

"Expense account or regular?"

Airport

"The good news is we've used up all our bad ideas."

"A great quarter always puts the old man in a jocular mood."

Technological Dependence.

"Now boarding group 50 and up."

"Phil's an expert networker. One drink and he's on schmooze-control."

'All in favor of just laughing it off, say ha, ha, ha.'

'We're well positioned, but we lack leadership.'

'Please remember, it's not a lie if it turns a profit.'

"We've come so far together...wouldn't it be great if they had frequent achiever miles?"

"Seriously, do you expect us to believe you put on 143 feet a day in business travel?"

Watching the football.

'He must be going economy!'

'As you can clearly see, our profits continue to climb well into the third quarter.'

"While you make the sales presentation, Monica. I'll scope out the room and try to identify this company's Achilles heel!"