Business Romantics Mugs

"'Quid pro quo' is a no-no, Bradbury. Around here we say 'reciprocal altruism'."

'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'

"...but the big question is, does the competition know that we don't know what we don't know?"

Wall St. or True Love.

"Actually, the district office is getting better results with a fresh garlic bagel."

"Actually, it's more like a mouse race."

Robocop and Juliet.

Receptionist covers for boss by saying he's out of the office.

"Ahh... don't you just LOVE that new, re-organized-under-bankruptcy-protection smell?"

Office temperature.

"You'll note that the card isn't signed so my declaration of undying love isn't legally binding!"

'What I don't like about computers is that you can't fire them.'

"I think I should tell you, I'm CGI."

"It's a shame, excellent recommendations and a superb skill set but lacks the boiling hot all consuming ambition and ruthless desire for self promotion required as head of stationary procurement."

Experience is important, so I'm inclined to leave questions of ethics to those who have them.

'Lateral hires are always told we do things differently here.'

'Chin up, Simpson, it's for the good of the firm.'

Worked Well In Groups...

"I do like you, Peter, but interfacing is a very serious step."

'Give it to me straight, Mr. Erskine. Is there a downside to unmitigated greed?'

'Ed is a man of few words. And few letters.'

"This merger is not producing the expected synergies."

"You're allowed to think outside the box, as long as you stay inside the margins."

'I believe in aggressive mergers, Celia.'

"No need to remind me. I'm well aware that I've forgotten completely about you."

'I'm very worried that if we fail to introduce rigid protocols to maximise client gratification indices within acceptable costbenefit parameters to ensure enhanced margins...then we'll have missed the whole point of what Christmas is about!!!'

'That's it gentlemen, we're broke. Anybody know any good jokes?'

"At the end of the day, Maureen, wake me up."

'I'm very impressed that you ordered the entire meal in French. Pity it's a Chinese restaurant...'

Company Ink.

"It's not backstabbing if I tell our boss how lame you are while you're sitting here, is it?"

Primordial Schmooze

"The secret is to ask yourself: what would someone who's successful do?"

Who's In Charge Here?