Deflection

[pen_grunt]

So many deadlines. So many deflections.

Me, to boss: Did you look at the script? I've asked, cajoled and now I'm at the point of nagging. You're the holdup here.
Boss: I brought you grapes!
Me: Okay, that's nice. But the script, though?
Boss: I'll do it right now. 
...
Boss: Here is the script. I only made it a quarter of the way through. You look nice today. 
Me: Okay. When are you going to review the whole thing?
Boss: I brought in donuts, they're downstairs!

Comments

[sacramentalist.livejournal.com]

Haha. I think I'd strangle him.

Now I wonder if people deflect me and I don't notice it. You're way too smart to fall for flattery.

[pen-grunt.livejournal.com]

You'd notice it if you really needed to get something done. And if it was my boss. ;)

[sacramentalist.livejournal.com]

He sounds about as subtle as a cockroach on a white rug ;)