Conversation between Kim and "Zelda", November 18, about 11 am
("Zelda" is, of course, a pseudonym, and is one of the head secretaries here at MegaCorp.)
Zelda: (in email, to myself and one other person) The Boss has ordered pizza for us all today; would you be willing to help me carry the boxes in from the freight elevator when it comes? Thanks.
Kim: (in person, crossing over to her desk) Okay, you seriously had to ask whether I'd be willing to do something that would contribute to my getting free food?....
Zelda: (in email, to myself and one other person) The Boss has ordered pizza for us all today; would you be willing to help me carry the boxes in from the freight elevator when it comes? Thanks.
Kim: (in person, crossing over to her desk) Okay, you seriously had to ask whether I'd be willing to do something that would contribute to my getting free food?....