Lavinda Past
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Charles, a new retiree, worked as a greeter at Harrods, had trouble getting to work on time.
Every day, he was 5, 10, or even 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker—always neat, clean-shaven, sharp, and a great asset to the company. He clearly showed that Harrods' "Older Person Friendly" policies were working.
One day, his line manager called Charles into the office. "Charles, I want to tell you that I like your work. You do a great job here, but your lateness is becoming a problem."
"Yes, sir, I know, and I’m working on it," Charles replied.
The manager smiled. "Good to hear. You’re a team player, and that’s what I like. But it’s strange that you're always late. I understand that you were in the army... What did they do if you showed up late there?"
Charles looked at the floor, then smiled and chuckled softly.
With a grin, he replied, "Well, they usually saluted and said, 'Good morning, General, can I get your coffee, sir?'"
Every day, he was 5, 10, or even 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker—always neat, clean-shaven, sharp, and a great asset to the company. He clearly showed that Harrods' "Older Person Friendly" policies were working.
One day, his line manager called Charles into the office. "Charles, I want to tell you that I like your work. You do a great job here, but your lateness is becoming a problem."
"Yes, sir, I know, and I’m working on it," Charles replied.
The manager smiled. "Good to hear. You’re a team player, and that’s what I like. But it’s strange that you're always late. I understand that you were in the army... What did they do if you showed up late there?"
Charles looked at the floor, then smiled and chuckled softly.
With a grin, he replied, "Well, they usually saluted and said, 'Good morning, General, can I get your coffee, sir?'"