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Re: Friday Funnies - strange researchers revisted.



Tom wrote:

> Soon he's complaining that my retrieving things from his extensive list is
> taking too long, and he hands me the first folder of records I pulled for
> him, now in utter disarray. He says he wants to look directly in the files
> himself. The files are in my office, where there's hardly room for one
> person, let alone two. No problem, he says. I tell him in no uncertain terms
> to be careful with the records.

Right here is where you lost control, Tom. You should never have let him into your office. Be tough.
Explain the rules to him over and over until he comprehends, but don't give in. Wimps never prosper!

Cheers!

Eric

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