Little Johnny: Yes, sir!
Boss: Little Johnny, I saw you arguing with the customer that just left. I have told you before that the customer is always right. Do you understand me?
Little Johnny: Yes, sir! The customer is always right.
Boss: So what were you arguing about with that customer?
Little Johnny: He said my boss is stupid and an idiot, sir!
Boss: That dumm man. What did you say to him?
Little Johnny: I told him he’s right.
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