Future Diplomat Mugs

Set of scales with white family on one side and black people on the other.

"I know it's just a political buzzword, but the idea of change really resonates with me."

"Norman won't collaborate."

"Can I be completely honest tomorrow?"

"I'm not doing this if you're just coming keep disagreeing with me."

'We think he has a future in politics.'

Danae's Career Plans: 'The major product manufactured today is punditry, so I'm honing my argumentative skills to work my way to the top of the blow hard industry..my goal is to become a spin ninja...'

"A student skipped a model U.N. meeting – now he's claiming diplomatic immunity."

"Lost my job. But I'm pretty sure it's around here somewhere."

"Getting into a fight is one thing, but did you have to get into a class-clearing brawl?"

'At first I was grounded, but my lawyer was able to plea bargain it down to 30 minutes in the Time Out Chair.'

"If we're a team, the manager should take the heat!"

"So a play date next Tuesday, okay? Have your people call my people to set it up."

'I had to stamp down on staff using nicknames at work. They even had one for me!'

How's the boss today? Should I push his buttons or pull his chain?

Conflict Resolution Training - Cancelled Due To Disagreement Over Venue.

'No, Bob, I haven't noticed you haven't spoken to me in 3 days... I just thought we were getting along.'

'You'll want Mr. Pigglesworth's version of the story too, I assume?'

'I take it this department has had conflicts.'

Excess Baggage: If you can draw, you don't have to know the local language.

"The new boss might seem severe, but he won't bite your head off!"

'I'm NOT being a tattle-tale! -- I'm being a reliable source!'

'He pats my back, but I don't pat his.'

"If you must know, like most cats I'm a registered Independent!"

'Miss Kress, who on our staff is in charge of denials and uncomfortable realities.'

Two workers chatting by vending machine: 'Who are you working on at the moment?'

"The boss just stopped and squinted at me! Either I"m in big trouble or he's lost is glasses again."

'Just tell him you're keeping your nose to the grindstone. Don't overdo it.'

'While they always come back as unfounded, maybe you could prevent these allegations of sexual harassment by not telling people you like the cut of their jib.'

Avoiding bosses on stairs vs. elevator.

'Shall we talk about your unacceptable behavior or shall we go directly to the penalty phase?'

How to talk to a mathematically untalented boss.

'No, I'm not interested in hearing a counter proposal.'

'I do kiss up, but there's no tongue involved.'

'I don't like to be critical, but that's only because you don't take criticism well.'