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 A:    Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?

 B:    Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.

 A:    Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.

 B:    Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy con-
       versation. The company has made some deci-
       sions which will have a direct impact on your em-
       ployment.

 A:    Okay...

 B:    I don’t want to beat around the bush so I’m just
       gonna come out with it.  We are going to have to
       let you go.

 A:    What? Why? I mean... just like that? I’m fired?
 B:    I’m sorry but, to be honest, you are a terrible em-
       ployee!

 A:    What! I resent that!

 B:    Anthony, you were caught making international
       calls from the office phone, you called in sick in
       eight times this month and you smell like alcohol!