International Businessperson Mugs

"Nice to meet you. You must excuse me I'm still suffering from jet lag."

'Maybe we should address the problems of jet-lag.'

'We're a little weak in Borneo.'

'International companies' sticking flag into the ground near the city.

Fu Dynasty

My First Euro

"He came out from behind his desk. We got 'em."

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

'You forget, I'm a blackbelt in powerpoint.'

Phrenology bust with sections for different currencies.

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

'Finally! A meeting with one of the bigwigs.'

'Our product flooded the market... Before backing up a deluge of consumer complaints!'

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

'Which 'win' is ours? Because the one on the left looks bigger.'

'I have a plan 'B' but that's also dependent on a working projector bulb.'

Formal SuitsBusiness SuitsBirthday Suits.

UK/US Free Trade Deal

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

"Right about here there was a flattening of the curve. . ."

"I've never said this to a woman before, but here goes: We're not paying you enough."

"I realize we had to liquidate some assets, but don't you think I'd be more productive if I had a desk?"

"Business doesn't take a summer vacation."

"Sorry, we've found an app that's better at being you than you!"

Bo're'droom

'Apparently, Smith's desk just couldn't withstand the weight of the paperwork we piled on his desk.'

'I like the way you handle responsibility, McWit, so I'm going to blame some stuff on you.'

Business meeting, CEO is dressed strangely as he asks: 'Any questions?'

"Thanks for walking a mile in my shoe but it's beginning to hurt now."

'I've learned a lot about myself at these meetings...like, I can fall asleep with my eyes open!'

"I've decided to step down as CEO so I can spend more time with my money."

"How's your insomnia?" "Bad, I can't even fall sleep during meetings."

"I drink just enough coffee to make me think I can do my job."

"The good news is that we do have a little wiggle room."

"All I can say is thank goodness for teleconferencing."