Status

(B’s status higher than A’s)
B: I’m terribly sorry – I’ve forgotten your name – Mr?
A: Jones, Mr Jones.
B: Jones, ah yes – such a common name.
A: With a J.
B: (raises eyebrows) What else could it possibly be?
A: (confused) It … er … took me a while to find you?
B:Indeed (disapprovingly). You find yourself in need ofone ofour marketing posts, Mr Jones.
A: Yes, if you don’t mind. Good job I allowed enough time.
B: Yes, yes – it would have been a shame if you failed the first test of initiative...