[originaltext]W: Mike, I’m sorry, but I have to call to tell you...M: What?W:

W: Mike, I’m sorry, but I have to call to tell you...
M: What?
W: The truth is... Your job is not so well done.
M: Are you certain I didn’t perform well in the office?
W: Tom, you’ve received reprimands several for lateness and for using work time for private business. Besides, you use the company car to do things for yourself.
M: I know I’ve been late for times, for my home is a little far away from the company, and I have to travel over two hours to work everyday and sometimes there are traffic jams. I’m really sorry. For others, you may have my words: they won’t happen again.
W: I’m afraid it’s too late. Right now, your tardiness is the least of my problems.
M: What do you mean?
W: You have gone against file regulations so often, and the board of directors has decided.
M: Decided what? Giving me my pink slip?
W: Exactly. I’m sorry it had to turn out this way. You’re fired right away.