Office Drama Enthusiast Gifts

'I had no choice, his documentation was weak.'

You have a major fiasco at 10:30, followed by a shocking scandal at 2:15.

'Just for the minutes did anyone manage to catch the chairman's parting words?'

'Before we start my job appraisal...I'd like to show you a couple of photos I took of you and your secretary at the office picnic.'

'Pay no attention to him. He's just a disgruntled former employee.'

'I'm sure the two of them have banded together against me.'

"We share a deep personal hatred for each other. It's a beginning."

See? This is precisely why we don't encourage office romances.

'Why do I get the feeling that he's not willing to leave our disagreement at the office?'

'You know, if it weren't for the personnel problems, Human Resources would be a great place to work.'

'One of you let the cat out of the bag !'

'The staff is being reduced. The exit strategy will be explained at a meeting to be held, after work, in the parking lot.'

The office fire was 'very suspicious,' and had every right to be, given the low morale.

Victor was a victim of his own success - and Arnold from accounting.

'What makes you think our office is bugged?'

'Hoskins, I'd like to congratulate you on your leadership initiative... and if I didn't feel threatened, I'd keep you on.'

"Does this alarm you at all Miss Robbins?"

"Well if that isn't harassment, bullying and intimidation, what is?"

Susan finally becomes assertive with her boss...

'If I were you, I wouldn't expect 'Mr. Bigshot' to return my call.'

'He'll be right down.'

'The bad news is, we're bankrupt. The good news is, I was going to fire you anyway.'

'Hello Chronic Anger Dept...we have an emergency situation...'

'Oh, please! Not another of your 'my colleagues hate me' stories! I'm sure it's all in your head!'

Whistle blowers

"When I said there would be fireworks, I really meant it."

"I take it this empty folder is your final and entire contribution to the project."

"Tell Barb I can't make her 10:30. I have a conflict."

"What's this?"

"She's his new secretary....his wife!"

"Do something stupid please, I need to shout at somebody."

"For gosh sakes, Mike! Will you please quit interrupting me while I eavesdrop on Mary's gossipy remarks to Bill during Jean's important presentation?"

"It's a wonderful partner's desk-but we think they didn't get along."

Al Langley, V.P. - Trusted advisor, soul of discretion. . . and ruthless backstabber (just to keep things interesting).

"Lord knows we're given McCauley enough rope. Why hasn't he hung himself?"