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Self Appraisal

A little boy went to a telephone booth which was at the cash counter of a store and dialed a number. The store-owner observed and listened to the conversation: Boy                : "Lady, Can you give me the job of cutting your lawn? Woman         : (at the other end of the phone line) "I already have someone to cut my lawn." Boy                : "Lady, I will cut your lawn for half the price than   the person who cuts your lawn now."  Woman         : I'm very satisfied with the person who is presently cutting my lawn.  Boy                : (with more perseverance) "Lady, I'll even sweep the floor and the stairs of your house for free. Woman         : No, thank you.    With a smile on his face, the little boy replaced the receiver. The store-owner, who was listening to all this, walked over to the boy.  Store Owner       : "Son... I like your attitude; I like that positive spirit and would like to offer you a job."  Boy