Home Diplomat Gifts

"How come you always take Amnesty International's side?"

"Don't go over there. That's the Republican side of the house."

It's time again for my 'State-of-the-family' address.

'Surely you wouldn't want me to laugh at your joke if I didn't think it was funny!'

"Can I savor this for a few moments? The ball's never been in my court before!"

"They decided giving out pink slips was too impersonal. So now they're blue."

"The kids love it, and it's saved my marriage."

"Be patient. He'll have to visit the water cooler sooner or later."

"Well, it looks like the merger is off."

"I need to see your budget proposal."

Inclusive speech

"We can waste time and look for a solution or...just find a scapegoat?"

'Hey, look, I can stand up and shout, too!'

'The toughest things you have to deal with in this job, is feelings and lawyers.'

'I am willing to concede that the company has been underperforming of late...'

"That's the last time I'm going to allow politics to be discussed in the office."

"I just want you to know that promotion, this office, and those Luna bars were mine!"

'You really want that promotion, don't you, Sherman?'

Tug of Negotiation and Conciliation.

'I went into that meeting with a hidden agenda and then forgot where I put it.'

"You are being overly-defensive again, Brenda!"

Career Choices

"It looks like the 'because I say so' has it."

'Here's another one that'll make you blow your stack.'

'To close the deal, I had to make some minor concessions.'

'Would you be interested in attending a stress management seminar?'

'Congratulations Smith, you got that promotion. Commiserations Reid, you got that demotion.'

"This happens everytime someone asks to speak to the head of the household."

'When you asked me over for a home-cooked meal, I assumed you'd be making it.'

Office meeting

'You lack the expertise we're looking for, Mr Wheaton - but darn it, I like your attitude.'

HR - Helping Relationships

"He keeps reissuing everything I take issue with."

"I was going to have my people call his people, but I’m pretty sure his people have Caller I.D."

"If I can't get a firm decision, I'd accept a wobbly acquiescence."