A young man hired by a supermarket reported for his first day of work. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, “Your first job will be to sweep out the store.”

“But I’m a college graduate,” the young man replied indignantly.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know that,” said the manager. “Here, give me the broom. I’ll show you how.

Good News

The secretary told me that Mr Harmsworth would see me. I felt very nervous when I went into his office.

He did not look up from his desk when I entered. After I had sat down, he said that business was very bad.

He told me that the firm could not afford to pay such large salaries. Twenty people had already left. I knew that my turn had come.

‘Mr Harmsworth,” I said in a weak voice.

‘Don’t interrupt!’ he said.

Then he smiled and told me I would receive an extra!

Baca Juga: Apa Itu Kalimat Efektif? Ini Pengertian, Ciri-Ciri, dan Contohnya

Are You Going to Punish Me?

Kid : “Do you punish people for things they don’t do?”

Teacher: “Of course, no.”

Kid : “Great! I didn’t do my homework.”

100

Susie came skipping up the walk. She opened the door and said, “Mommy! I got a 100 today!” The mother replied, “That’s great, dear! What did you get it in?”

“Two things,” Susie said. “I got a 46 in science, and a 54 in mathematics.”

Half Day

One day there was a class of kids at school. They were having a hard time concentrating on the work because it was snowing so hard outside. They were just waiting for that blessed announcement of the rest of the day off.

Suddenly, the intercom beeped and they heard the voice of their principal; “Attention, students. Due to the weather conditions, we will only be attending school a half of the day this morning.”

After all the students’ cheers had stopped, the principal continued; “And we will be attending the other half this afternoon.”

American History

Teacher: “George Washington not only chopped down his father’s cherry tree, but also admitted doing it. Now do you know why his father didn’t punish him?”

Johnny: “Because George still had the axe in his hand.”

Booking Tickets At A Station

One day a traveler bought a ticket at train station. He booked a ticket at a booth which is manned by a new employee. “I want to buy a one ticket” pleaded the travelers. “Where do you want to go?” asked the new employees. “I want to go to Morrow!” he replied. “Sorry sir we do not sell that ticket!” said the new employees. “Why do you not sell it?” The traveler asked again. “Yeah we do not sell that ticket sir!” the employee said. “Are the tickets already sold out?” asked the travelers curiously. The employee remained saying they did not sell the ticket.

The traveler was becoming angry. “If the ticket does not run out, why do not you sell it?” snapped the travelers. Then the debate increasingly heated up so that another employee came. “Sorry sir why are you angry?” asked another employee. “I want to buy a ticket to morrow but he did not give it to me!” replied the travelers. Then he asked him, “Why do not you give it?” “He wants a ticket for tomorrow while we sell tickets for today!” replied the new employee. Then his friend laughed, “hahaha He is not buying a ticket for tomorrow, but a ticket to Morrow city!” Then the new employee was embarrassed and apologized to the traveler.

Did You Want to Tell Me Something?

Dentists always ask questions when it is impossible for you to answer. My dentist had just pulled out one of my teeth and had told me to rest for a while.

I tried to say something, but my mouth was full of cotton-wool. He knew I collected birds’ eggs and asked me whether my collection was growing.

He then asked me how my brother was and whether I liked my new job in London. In answer to these questions I either nodded or made strange noises.

Meanwhile, my tongue was busy searching out the hole where the tooth had been. I suddenly felt very worried, but couldn't say anything.

When the dentist at last removed the cotton-wool from my mouth, I was able to tell him that he had pulled out the wrong tooth.

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