Group Dynamics Observer Gifts

Poplar Trees/Not very Poplar Trees.

"This position has become very important to the company."

'We invest so much money in training staff...it's a mystery to me why businesses would risk losing them.'

"I believe we've found the weakest link."

"Maybe we should have brought a Riesling."

"Ma'am, why don't you go ahead of me?" "Um... no thanks. Let's let this gentleman go ahead of us." "Oh, no... you ladies go right ahead!"

"God help us, it's that guy."

'Looks like Kryson is no longer in the inner circle.'

Good solution. Now we need a good problem.

"He claims to be self aware but he clearly can't read a room."

'They're always going on and on about 'carrying management' so this seemed like a natural...'

Committee On Feline Healthcare

"I think deep down he's really pleased the union has a female head for the first time..."

Stable boys and Scottsman

"Certainly. A party of four at seven-thirty in the name of Dr. Jennings. May I ask whether that is an actual medical degree or a Ph.D.?"

'Boy, look at his personal space!'

PTA Meeting Tonight: Parents,Teachers,Attorneys

"The marketing department says it's my turn to kick the ball."

'Here's a list of women I want you to stay away from at the party tonight.'

"Ah guys, before you push any buttons can I just check my calculator?"

Quizzo tonight! Win a tee shirt! Trivia is my middle name, but I have all the tee shirts I need. So, tell me something: Are there Quizzo groupies?

"I not only respect women, I look up to them."

"Let's welcome our new member, Bob!" "You, too!" "'You, too'? Idiot!"

Cohesion Of Cohort/Shared Behaviors

Servant talking to her old master about her new position

"Did we turn off the stove?"

"Have you considered that your anger has something to do with the company you keep?"

"Oh, God, it's the Herefords, pretend we don't see them."

"His ability to shoulder all the blame makes him irreplaceable."

'So what if people are watching you. Aren't you also looking at them?'

"My gut instinct was to say yes. . . but years in social work have shown me how these things end up working out."

"Do you think everyone hangs out with me because I'm cool and funny, or because I'm God."

"I've always said: For that satisfying sense of inclusion, you can't beat a class action suit."

"Don't preted to hibernate when I'm talking to you."

'This is quite a scathing memo, Jane. Would you mind elaborating on the 'pervasive herd mentality' you claim our firm is riddled with?'